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ELEMENTARY COURSE
IN
HERBOLOGY
By
Edward E. Shook, D.C., N.D.
ELEMENTARY COURSE IN HERBOLOGY

INDEX
DISEASE
Anemia
High Blood Pressure
Low Blood Pressure

Bowel Disorders Carminative
Cathartic - after delivery
Cholera infantum
Constipation chronic
Diarrhea - chronic
Diarrhea
Dysentery
Dysentery - tonic
Laxative - mild
Laxative
Paralysis of bowels
Purgative
Breast Cancer
Diabetes
Earache
Eye affections
Grandular conjunctivitis
Swollen lids
Preserve sight
Febrile disease
Diphtheria spray
Typhoid fever
Female disorders
Amenorrhoea
Dysmenorrhoea
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INDEX
DISEASE
Female disorders, cont
Dysmenorrhoea
Emmenagogue
Menstruation - delayed
Hemorrhage
Flavoring
Germicide
Gout
Heart Disorders
Enlargement
Palpitation
Sedative
Valvular
Hemorrhoids
Kidney & Bladder disorders
Antiseptic
Astringent & diuretic
Chronic Bladder catarrh

Chronic renal affections
Cystic disorders
Cystitis
Diuretic
Dropsy
Dysuria
Enuresis
Germicide & antiseptic
Gravel
Hematuria
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INDEX
DISEASE
Kidney & Bladder, cont.
Hemorrhage
Kidney affections
Stones
Ulcerations - cystic
Leucorrhea
Liver disorders
Bilious colic
Biliousness
Cholagogue - Jaundice
Liver Stim.
Jaundice & liver

Liver stimulant
- Typhoid
- Purgative
- Spleen
Nervines
Antispasmodic
Trembling
Promote
sleep
Epilepsy
Convulsions - infantile
Headache
Hysteria & vertigo
Insomnia
Melancholy
Nervous stim. - aid
digestion
Nervous twitching
Neuralgia
Nose bleed
Poisons
Bee & spider stings
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INDEX
DISEASE
Poisons
Poke poisoning
Snake bite
Respiratory disorders
Asthma - bronchitis
Bronchitis
Chronic
Catarrh - pulmonary
Catarrh - expectorant
infantile
vesical
Colds
Promote sweating
Coughs - wheezing
Sore throat
sedative
Emphysema
Hemorrhage of lungs
Influenza
Tuberculosis
Whooping cough
Rheumatism
- chronic
- gout
- arthritis
Rickets
Rupture in child
Sex disorders
Aphrodisiac - stim.
Skin diseases
Athletes foot
Boils, abscesses, tumors
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DISEASE
Skin diseases
Eruptions, itch
Poultice for inflammation
Psoriasis, acne
Putrid sores, face rash
Ringworm, felons
Ulcers
Skin injuries
Bruises, burns
cuts
Stomach disorders
Aromatic, stim. appetite
Colic, flatulence
Cramps in babies
Dyspepsia
Flatulence
- weak stomach
- colic
Ulcers
Teeth disorders
Anethetic - decayed teeth
Tooth pdr. Astringent
Tonic
Convalescent
Venereal disease
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Worms
children
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By E. E. Shock, D.C., N.D.
Lesson #1
For thousands of years Herbs have been used in the treatment of
disease. From the time of King Solomon, who was reputed to be the
wisest man of his time, and historians tell us he was a great Herbal
physician, on down to Hippocrates, Dioscorides, Galen, and all
through the Middle Ages, right up to the present time, there has
always been great and famous Herbologists or Botanical physicians. It
is reputed that our own great American Herbologist, Dr. Samuel
Thompson, who lived about 100 years ago, cured more than 3, 000, 000
people of chronic and acute diseases with Herbs. Herbs and Herb
extracts form a large percentage of remedies still used by regular
physicians, though inorganic mineral drugs form the greater part of
modern medicine.
It seems evident to common reason that as nature supplies all our
foods from the vegetable or Herb kingdom, so should she supply all
the remedies for our diseases. Every animal apparently knows its
remedy and, from mans observation of animals and what they do when
they are sick, has come most of our knowledge of Herbs and their
uses. We owe a great deal to the Indians and natives of many
countries who, through centuries, have taught the white man how to
cure chronic diseases with Herbs. Many thousands of people have been
completely restored to health by the intelligent use of Herbal
remedies, after the greatest and reputed best of physicians had
failed. Modern science now comes to our assistance and through
chemical analysis reveals the fact that all the chemical elements of
which our bodies are composed, are contained in the roots, barks,
leaves, flowers and fruits of Herbs.
Each family of plants has its own peculiar habit of taking from the
soil a specific group of chemical elements. The family called Legumes
(peas, beans and clovers) supply calcium, potassium, phosphorous,
etc. in non-poisonous form. They are called lime plants and present
us with
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material to build bone, ligaments and teeth. Another family of Herbs

called Liliaceae, or the lily family, stores organic sulphur in nonpoisonous form. Still others are iron plants supplying food for the
blood, or phosphorus plants supplying food for the brain and nervous
system. It has been proved over and over again that dead inorganic
mineral matter cannot be utilized in the life process of the human
cell but that the same material in organic living form is the natural
and only food for the replacement of cells as they are broken down.
In the Herb kingdom we find the most remarkable combinations of
elements to suit every requirement of the body. Not only do they
supply food materials, but tonics, laxatives, astringents,
stimulants, sedatives, diuretics, diaphoretics, stone solvents and
apparently every requirement needed to treat chronic disease. During
this course, a very clear and definite classification will be given
on (1) the meaning of each named action such as alteratives,
aperients, astringents, etc.; (2) the tissues or organs acted upon,
such as stomach, pancreas, liver, intestines, kidneys, heart, lungs,
skin, etc.; (3) the particular or best Herbs indicated in various
pathological conditions; (4) the parts of the Herbs in which the
virtues are to be found, such as roots, leaves, flowers, barks, etc.;
(5) the best form of administration, dose, etc.; (6) very specific
directions for making infusions, decoctions, extracts, oils,
liniments, salves, stimulants, sedatives, fomentations, poultices,
inhalents, baths, etc.; (7) the best selected Herb or combination of
Herbs for specific cases; (8) when they are indicated and when they
are contra-indicated; (9) those Herbs which combine to help each
other and those that are incompatible, or weaken the effect of each
other when combined; (10) an all sufficient list of formulas for the
treatment of every disease, together with special suggestions as to
diet and other added therapeutic, helpful treatments.
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One of the most common ailments we meet with almost every day is
variously called a cold or the flu, low fever. It may manifest
itself as, what is called, a head cold or a chest cold with sore
throat, fevered skin, headache, running of the eyes and nose, with
cough, loss of appetite, tiredness, lassitude, constipation and
several other symptoms. If neglected, or the wrong treatment is
given, this often develops into pneumonia, pleurisy, various forms of
high fever, etc. Many are needlessly very seriously ill for weeks or
months, due to lack of knowledge of the right kind of prompt Herbal
treatment.
The first formula we give you is a most amazing and wonderfully safe
and effective remedy for all forms of colds and fevers. It is very
simple to prepare; is almost always easily obtainable, and is so
quickly effective, as to be almost unbelievable to those who use it
for the first time. We have been using it for many years in all kinds
of colds and fevers, for babies, children, adults, and old people,
and we have never known it to fail in any case, though some have been
given up to die by attending doctors who tried everything they knew
and failed. As unreasonable as it may appear to you, dear student, we
are not in the least afraid to risk our reputation on this most
wonderful Herb formula. It contains only two very common and well
known Herbs. The dried flowers of the elderberry tree, which grows
almost everywhere in temperate climates, and is so well known that it
needs no description, and the dried leaves of the well known
peppermint. These are mixed and prepared as follows:
FORMULA No. 1: Herbal Fever Remedy
Mix 1 ounce dried elder flowers and 1 ounce dried peppermint leaves.
Boil 1 pint of distilled water in a saucepan large enough to hold a
quart and while boiling, add the Herbs. Cover them and let steep (not
boil) in a hot place for 10 or 15 minutes. Do not raise the lid or
you will lose some of the strength. When ready, strain through muslin
or a thin cloth
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into a pitcher (enamel or glass). Before taking, the patient should

be in bed and well covered with blankets to retain the heat.
The dose for severe colds and fevers is drink one pint as hot as
possible. Then, remain in bed well covered. It may be sweetened if
desired. It will be found beneficial to have a hot water bottle,
covered with a towel dipped in vinegar, applied to the feet and
allowed to remain there.
The dose for children is from one half to one teacupful. In all
cases, the patient should be kept in bed for at least 12 hours after
taking, and kept well covered to promote free perspiration. Please
take careful note. In no case is there any danger. It is as harmless
as new milk. In every case, there will be free perspiration starting
in from 20 to 40 minutes after taking and sometimes sooner. This will
soothe the patient to sleep and the perspiration will continue for
several hours. We have known the temperature to be reduced from 104
to 99 inside of two hours, and we are convinced there is no remedy
for colds and fevers of every description equal to this simple life
saving formula.
The next morning if the fever or cold is completely normal, the
patient should be sponged with warm water, put into a clean bed, and
be given some light nourishment such as fruit juices, (pineapple,
orange) or prunes. Care must be taken to keep the body quite warm for
a day or two.
If one dose does not completely break up the fever, another should be
given 24 hours later. It will be found that, not only the 7,000,000
sweat glands discharge the poisons from the body, but the bowels and
kidneys are also activated and will materially help in the recovery
of the patient. Remember this as your first lesson - More people
suffer and die from colds and fevers than from all other known
diseases. Without fear or favor, we positively assert that out of
every 100 cases treated
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as directed in this lesson, more than 90 percent will quickly

recover, and it is our experience that the average person enjoys
better health for some time after this treatment and is far less
likely to contact colds than they were previously. In our next lesson
we will give you specific information on therapeutic actions, and a
full description of their meaning. Each lesson contains valuable
formulas with full directions for use.
QUESTIONS FROM LESSON No. 1
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
What is the difference between organic and inorganic remedies?

Which should be used in the treatment of disease?
Why?
From what source did most of our knowledge of Herbs come?
Can mineral drugs be utilized in animal or human cell life?
What particular form of disease kills most people?
Write your answers on a sheet of paper. Number and keep them by you
for future reference. Answers to the above questions will be given in
Lesson No. 2.
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Lesson #2
One of the first things necessary to learn when we set out to study
botanical medicine, or Herbology is, How do they act upon the system
to bring about the restoration of health in so many different
diseases and conditions? From clinical experience extending over
thousands of years, Herbs have been classified therapeutically.
CLASSIFICATION OF THE THERAPEUTIC ACTION OF BOTANICAL MEDICINES.
ALTERATIVES: Consist of those Herbs which unmistakably alter morbid
disease processes (catabolism or degeneration) to healthy processes
(anabolism or regeneration).
ASTRINGENTS: Contract the tissues that are relaxed and weak,
imparting strength and checking hemorrhage. Astringents are subdivided into (1) mild (moderately contractive), (2) styptic
(powerfully contractive), (3) coagulant (coagulates the blood).
ANAESTHETICS: Herbs that produce anaesthesia or unconsciousness.
ANALGESICS: Herbs that allay pain.
ANAPHRODISIACS: Herbs used to allay sexual feeling.
ANODYNES: Reduces the sensitivity of nerves.
ANTACIDS: Used to neutralize the acidity of the stomach and
intestines.
ANTHELMINTICS: Herbs that destroy intestinal worms.
ANTIARTHRITICS: Herbs used for the relief of gout and arthritis.
ANTIPERIODICS: Used for the reduction of body temperature in fevers.
ANTISEPTICS: Herbs that prevent putrefaction.
ANTISPASMODICS: Herbs that relieve fits and spasms.
ANTISYPHILITICS: Used to rid the system of syphilis.
ANTIZMOTICS: Same as Germicides.
APERIENTS: Mild purgatives.
APHRODISIACS: Herbs that increase sexual power.
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AROMATICS: Herbs having a spicy odor and taste, used to stimulate the
gastro-intestinal mucus membrane.
BITTERS: Herbs having a bitter taste. They stimulate digestion and
the flow of gastric juices.
CARDIAC DEPRESSANTS: Herbs that lower the hearts action.
CARDIAC STIMULANTS: Herbs that increase the hearts action.
CARMINATIVES: Herbs containing a volatile oil used to excite
intestinal peristalsis and to produce an expulsion of flatus (gas).
CATHARTICS: Purgatives.
CHOLAGOGUES: Promotes the flow of bile.
DEMULCENTS: Mucilaginous or oil principles which are used in solution
to soothe and protect irritated mucus membranes or other tissues.
DEODORANTS: Substances that destroy foul odors.
DETERGENTS: Herbs which cleanse wounds, etc.
DIAPHORETICS: Herbs which promote perspiration.
DIGESTANTS: Ferments and acids which aid in the solution and
absorption of foods.
DISINFECTANTS: Herbs which destroy the noxious properties of decaying
organic matter.
DIURETICS: Herbs which increase the secretion of urine.
DRASTICS: Herbs which cause much irritation.
ECBOLICS: Herbs which produce abortion.
EMETICS: Herbs which produce vomiting.
EMMENAGOGUES: Herbs which stimulate menstruation.
EMOLLIENTS: Herbs used to mechanically soften and protect tissues.
ERRHINES: Herbs which promote nasal secretions.
EXPECTORANTS: Herbs which aid materially in expectoration of thick,
mucoid matter.
GALACTAGOGUES: Herbs which increase the secretion of milk.
HAEMOSTATICS: Herbs which arrest haemorrhages.
HYDRAGOGUES: Purgatives which cause large watery discharges.
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HYPNOTICS: Herbs which cause sleep.

LAXATIVES: Mild purgatives.
LOCAL ANAESTHETICS: Herbs which act when applied as a local
anaesthetic. MYDRIATICS: Herbs which cause dilation of the pupil.
MYOTICS: Herbs which cause the contraction of the pupil.
NARCOTICS: Powerful anodyne hypnotics.
NUTRIENTS: Herbs which promote nutrition.
SEDATIVES: Herbs which lower functional activity.
SIALAGOGUES: Herbs which excite the salivary glands.
SOPORIFICS: Herbs which cause sleep.
STIMULANTS: Herbs which increase functional activity.
STOMACHICS: Stimulants to the stomach.
STYPTICS: Herbs which stop hemorrhage powerfully.
SUDORIFICS: Herbs which produce profuse perspiration.
TAENICIDES: Herbs which kill tape worms.
TONICS: Herbs which tone up the system by stimulating nutrition.
VERMICIDES: Herbs which kill intestinal worms.
VERMIFUGES: Herbs which expel intestinal worms.
VULNERARY: Healing.
For quicker progress in acquiring a working knowledge of the science
of herbology, it is advisable to study and memorize the meanings of
the terms used in this classified list of therapeutic properties of
Herbs so that, as they are described, you can instantly understand
what we mean when, for instance, we say that a certain Herb is
alterative, tonic, antiseptic or vulnerary. It will be noted as you
progress, that some Herbs have so many and varied properties that
they cannot be classified fully under one heading. For instance, the
two Herbs we gave you in Lesson No. 1 are usually classified as:
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ELDER FLOWERS: Alterative, laxative and diaphoretic, but they are

also diuretic. PEPPERMINT is classed as antispasmodic, carminative,
but combined, these two Herbs act upon the whole system and might
easily be classified under a dozen different headings. We shall try
to follow the order of above classification as near as possible, so
we start with what have proven to be the best selected.
ALTERATIVES:
OREGON GRAPE ROOT: Latin name Berberis Aquifolium. It belongs to the
natural order BERBERIDACEAE.
Parts Used: Rhizome and roots. Grows along the western coast of
United States and in the Rocky Mountains.
Synonyms: (or common names): Rocky Mountain grape, holly leaved
barberry, California barberry and trailing mahonia.
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES AND USES: It is one of the best alterative
blood purifiers and liver stimulants.
USES: Weak digestion, flatulence, jaundice, blood impurities and as a
general tonic to the whole system.
FORMULA No. 2: Decoction of Oregon Grape Root.
2 ounces Oregon Grape Root (cut)
1 quart distilled water.
Boil slowly in a covered saucepan for 20 minutes. Strain through a
cloth and when cool, bottle and keep in a cold place.
DOSE: One wineglassful 3 times a day, 1 hour before meals. If it
relaxes the bowels too much, reduce the dose, but take regularly.
This will be found to be a wonderful blood purifier and will restore
health to many who are suffering from a sluggish liver, weak stomach,
indigestion, and sallow skin. For Children: The dose is one
teaspoonful to one dessertspoonful in honey water. It creates
appetite and promotes digestion, increases strength and vitality. It
is desirable as soon as reasonably possible, for students to learn
the different ways of extracting the
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the principles of Herbs and preparing them correctly. Success in

their use depends not only in knowing what they are good for, but in
preparing them ready for use in the best way, so as to extract all
their virtues and lose none. Boiling some Herbs destroys their
properties, while others need boiling. Some must be extracted by what
is called cold process, etc. Again we must classify preparations in
order to understand.
CLASSIFICATION OF HERB PREPARATIONS:
INFUSIONS: An infusion is made by boiling the required amount of
distilled water and while boiling, pour it on the Herbs, cover and
allow to steep, not boil, in a hot place for the stipulated time. An
infusion is usually one ounce of the cut or powdered Herb to one pint
of boiling water, but we shall give the correct amount in each
individual case as they vary.
DECOCTIONS: Are made by boiling as in Formula No. 2. Syrups are made
with white or brown sugar and are either added to the extract,
decoction etc., or the Herbs are boiled in them.
EXTRACTS: (Fluid): Are usually made by boiling down to increase the
strength, and then preserving.
TINCTURES: Are made by macerating and shaking Herbs (usually
powdered) in alcohol for several days, then filtering them.
LINIMENTS: Are made by macerating Herbs in oils, alcohol, turpentine,
etc. and filtering. Each process will be fully described when
recommended.
Next lesson we shall study more alteratives and how to prepare and
use them.
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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS IN LESSON No. 1
(1) Organic remedies are living and can be assimilated by the

tissues, Inorganic remedies are dead and cannot be used in the life
process of the cell.
(2) Organic remedies only.
(3) Because we cannot feed and nourish our body cells with inorganic,
earthy matter.
(4) From observing how animals, uncivilized peoples and savages cured
their diseases with Herbs.
(5) No.
(6) Neglected or wrongly treated colds and fever.
QUESTIONS FROM LESSON No. 2
(1) What is an alterative?
(2) What is an infusion?
(3) How is it made?
(4) What is the difference between an infusion, a decoction and a
fluid extract?
(5) Why should some Herbs not be boiled?
(6) What is the difference between an antiseptic and a disinfectant?
Correct answers given in Lesson No. 3.
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Lesson #3
The word alterative as pertaining to Materia Medica and Therapeutics
was defined in Lesson No. 2, Page 1. In the Herb kingdom there are
many of them, and there is no doubt they rank with Natures greatest
and most valuable remedies. Selecting only the proven best, we shall
describe a few of them. There is a member of the same family of Herbs
(the berberidaceae) as the one we gave you in Lesson No. 2 (Oregon
grape). Its common name is barberry. It is a spreading shrub and the
bark of the root is the part used. It contains the same yellow
alkaloid (berberine) as the first one given, but in greater quantity.
It is a famous Indian remedy which has been successfully used in
liver troubles, diarrhoea, dysentery, dropsy, dyspepsia, and to
reduce the size of the spleen when enlarged. There are two ways in
which to prepare it. (1) An infusion. (2) A decotion. The first is
for immediate use because it will not keep fresh for more than a few
days. The second, decoction, can be made to keep for any length of
time.
FORMULA No. 3: Infusion of Barberry Bark
1 ounce of barberry bark (cut)
l pints of distilled water.
Boil the water and while boiling, pour on the Herb. Cover and let
steep in a hot place for 15 minutes. Strain, let cool, bottle and
keep in a cold place.
DOSE: One wineglassful 3 or 4 times a day. For yellow jaundice, liver
trouble, weak digestion, dyspepsia and sluggish action of the
intestines this is a most safe and sure remedy. Many delicate, weakly
people have reported complete recovery of their health after taking
this remedy for several weeks.
FORMULA No. 4: Decoction of Barberry Bark
4 ounces of barberry bark (cut)
3 pints of distilled water
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Put the bark in the water and let stand for 1 hour. Boil slowly until
the water barely covers the Herb. Strain through a cloth and set this
liquid aside. Return the Herb to the saucepan and cover with 1 quart
water. Boil again for 15 to 20 minutes. Stain and add the two liquids
together. Put into a clean saucepan and slowly reduce by boiling to 1
pint. Take from the fire and add 8 fluid ounces of glycerine. Let
cool and bottle.
DOSE: One dessert spoonful to a tablespoonful 3 times a day.
Children: to 1 teaspoonful in honey water 3 times a day until the
bowels are acting freely. Then reduce the dose.
For delicate and weakly children with pale and sallow skin, anemia
and malnutrition generally, this is a superb remedy. It is perfectly
harmless and, therefore, can be taken in larger doses, but should not
be given to the point of producing diarrhoea. This remedy will keep
for a long time if kept in a cool place and well corked or capped.
ALTERATIVES: Continued.
BURDOCK: Latin name - Arctium Lappa.
Natural Order: Compositae.
Parts Used: Roots of the first years growth.
HABITAT: Northern Asia, but naturalized in America and grows in waste
places and by roadsides.
Common Names: Burr-weed, clot-burr, beggars buttons. This wonderful
plant is one of natures best remedies. It is alterative, tonic,
diuretic, diaphoretic, depurative (purifies the blood), and gently
laxative. It has been used with great success from very early times
and for all blood disorders, scrofula, syphilis, rheumatism, gout,
urinary deposits (gravel and stone), chronic skin diseases, (acne,
psoriasis), kidney and bladder troubles.
FORMULA No. 5: Infusion of Burdock Root
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1 ounce burdock root (cut)

l pints distilled water
Boil the water and pour on the roots. Cover and let steep in a hot
place for 15 minutes. Strain, cool, bottle and keep in a cold place.
DOSE: One wineglassful 3 or 4 times a day. The best time to take it
is 1 hour before meals. It may be sweetened with honey but is a
better tonic without it. Children: From one teaspoonful to a
tablespoonful according to age. Highly recommended for poor blood,
pimples, dyspepsia, and as a safe spring and fall blood purifier.
When given to children, it should be sweetened with plenty of honey.
To promote perspiration in colds and fevers, give a large dose
(double) in very hot water with a little ginger added ( to of a
teaspoonful of ginger to each teacupful). Give while patient is in
bed and well covered, to promote heat and perspiration.
FORMULA NO. 6: Strong Decoction of Burdock
4 ounces burdock root (cut)
2 quarts distilled water
Put Herbs in water and let stand 1 hour. Boil to one quart. Strain,
return to clean saucepan and slowly reduce to of a pint. Add pint
of glycerine. Cool, bottle and keep in a cold place.
DOSE: From a teaspoonful to a tablespoonful in water 3 times as
strong as the infusion. Large doses may purge the bowels. This is to
be avoided and the dose regulated accordingly. There is no better
blood purifier in nature than this most valuable Formula No. 6.
ALTERATIVES: Continued.
YELLOW DOCK: Latin name - Rumex Chrispus.
Natural Order: Polygonaccae.
Parts Used: The root.
HABITAT: Europe, North America, grows on waste land and by roadsides.
Common Names: Curled-dock, sourdock, red dock. This particular family
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of plants all grow abundantly in soil where there is iron, and,

therefore, are iron plants. The roots of yellow dock have been found
to contain as much as 40 percent iron compounds. They are considered
to be the best blood builders in nature.
Yellow dock root is alterative, tonic, antiscorbutic, astringent, and
anti-syphilitic. Has been used from very ancient times up to the
present day for a variety of diseased conditions and with unsurpassed
success, principally for the following: skin eruptions, scorbutic
diseases, itch, syphilis, liver congestion, dyspepsia, biliousness,
sour stomach and lack of pep or vitality.
FORMULA No. 7: Infusion of Yellow Dock Root.
1 ounce of yellow dock root (cut)
l pints distilled water.
Boil the water and, pour over the root, while still boiling. Cover
and let steep in a hot place for 30 minutes. Strain, cool, bottle and
keep in a cold place.
DOSE: One wineglassful 3 or 4 times a day between meals. This is
suitable for delicate stomachs, given in smaller doses to start with,
and then gradually increase the dose. As it is somewhat astringent,
it is desirable to dilute with water. The dose for children is from a
teaspoonful to a dessert spoonful in honey water.
FORMULA No. 8: Strong Decoction in Honey Water.
4 ounces yellow dock root (cut)
3 pints distilled water.
Boil slowly for 15 minutes. Strain, set aside and again cover the
Herbs with fresh water. Boil for 10 minutes. Strain and add the two
fluids together and reduce to of a pint. Add pint of glycerine.
Cool, bottle and keep in a cold place.
DOSE: As a blood maker and general tonic, one dessert spoonful to a
tablespoonful in a glass half full of water 3 times a day. This is
one
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of the best iron tonics to be obtained, but should not be taken

within 2 hours of drinking either tea or coffee as the tannin in them
is incompatible with all iron tonics. It is better to abstain from
tea or coffee while taking iron tonics.
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS IN LESSON NO. 2
(1) An alterative is a remedy which alters or changes a morbid
process (disease) or catabolic, into a healthful, reconstructive or
anabolic, process.
(2) An infusion is made by pouring boiling water on the Herb or Herbs
used, and then allowed to steep while covered.
(3) Same answer as question No. 2. Do not boil but cover.
(4) The difference between an infusion and a decoction is that an
infusion is not boiled, while a decoction is boiled.
(5) Because they contain volatile oils, or principles that have a low
boiling point, and if boiled, will gradually lose their strength.
(6) An antiseptic stops the decay of cells and the formation of pus.
A disinfectant kills all germs and prevents infection spreading or
being transferred to others.
QUESTIONS FROM LESSON NO. 3
(1) Which Herb is considered one of the best blood purifiers in
Nature?
(2) What are its other proven virtues?
(3) Of all the Herbs known to the botanical science, which one
contains the highest percentage of organic iron?
(4) What is its Latin name?
(5) To which Natural Order does it belong?
(6) To which Natural Order does the barberry belong and what yellow
alkaloid does it contain?
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ELEMENTARY TREATISE IN HERBOLOGY

Lesson #4
To give a better understanding of alteratives and their indications
in particular conditions, we now point out that some of them are lime
plants while others are sulphur plants; that is to say, the nature of
legumes, or the peas, beans and clovers, is to supply principally
calcium to the system. There is, as is well known, a constant wastage
of cells and tissues and, as the elements and compounds of which the
body is constructed, are used up by the process of living, they are
thrown out of the organism through the emunctories (bowels, renal
organs, skin and lungs). Lime or calcium forms quite a large part of
the body. Bone contains 57 percent of calcium phosphate and 10
percent calcium carbonate, and in the disease called rickets, there
is a lack or shortage of calcium. To supply this deficiency, we have
to administer one or more of the legumes. An easily assimilated form
of calcium and other necessary elements is the common red clover tops
that form such nourishing and fattening food for cattle.
ALTERATIVES, Continued:
RED CLOVER: Latin name - Trifolium Pratense.
PARTS USED: The flowering tops.
NATURAL ORDER: Leguminosae.
This herb is so common that it needs no description.
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES: Alterative, deobstruent, sedative, nutrient.
USES: Wasting diseases (particularly rickets), spasmodic affections,
whooping cough, etc.
FORMULA NO. 9:
1 oz. red clover tops (dried)
Boil the water and, while boiling, pour over the herb. Cover and let
steep in a hot place for 15 minutes. Strain, sweeten with honey and
when cold, bottle and keep in a cool place.
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DOSE: 1 wineglassful to teacupful 3 or 4 times a day, between

meals.
Children, less according to age. This is a very valuable remedy for
weakly and delicate children who do not thrive fast enough. Also, for
coughs (particularly whooping cough), weak chest, wheezing,
bronchitis, and for lack of vitality and nervous energy. It has been
known to cure St. Vitus dance and other spasmodic affections. As
this herb is non poisonous, in any strength, the dose may be
increased or the infusion may be made twice as strong and the same
dose given. Another group of diseases is characterized by the loss of
sulphur from the system and the consequent decay of the cells. These
are the pus-forming diseases. When cells die, pus is formed, and, in
all pus diseases, there is a loss of organic sulphur, which may be
distinctly detected by odor alone. Sulphur and hydrogen being given
off and forming the bad odor of cancers, ulcers, etc. In these cases,
we need another alterative, belonging to another family of plants, to
give back to the system the sulphur that is being lost. In our first
lesson, we told you that the lily family (liliaceae) were sulphur
plants (Lesson #1, Page 2). Sulphur has been known and used in many
forms for the cure of disease for thousands of years, and those who
have used vegetable sulphur from herbs have had the greatest success
in the treatment of pus diseases. There is an outstanding member of
the lily family that has been used from very ancient times in the
treatment of many diseases and with most remarkable success. While it
is universally known as a healthful flavoring agent for foods, it is
not so generally known as a cure for chronic disease, although, in
recent years, it has come into very prominent use medically. It is
one of our very best alteratives.
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ALTERATIVES, Continued:
GARLIC: Latin name - Allium Sativum.
NATURAL ORDER: Lilace
PARTS USED: The bulbs (commonly called cloves). This most remarkable
plant is so well known that no description is necessary. This herb is
so important that we are going to point out several wonderful things
that have been done with it, and also what wonderful things can be
done with it. In the last world war, the British Government
advertised that they would buy all the garlic that could be obtained
and thousands of tons were purchased for treating the wounds of
injured soldiers, to prevent infection and heal the wounds more
rapidly. Among the many thousands of wounds treated with garlic, not
one single case of septic poisoning was produced. Many thousands of
living men and woman who were wounded in the great war have testified
that their wounds healed quickly with garlic. No doubt, many would
have died without it.
A famous English physician claims that over a period of eleven years
spent treating tuberculosis, more than ninety per cent were
completely cured with garlic. Among the many claims made for it are
the following: It lowers high blood pressure, cures pimples,
abscesses, boils, carbuncles, ulcers, tumors, skin diseases, asthma,
bronchitis, ulcers of the stomach, kidney disease, snake bites and
insect stings.
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES: Stimulant, carminative, diuretic,
expectorant, anti-catarrhal, digestive, antiseptic, disinfectant,
germicide, vermicide, and healing.
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USES: Tuberculosis, coughs, bronchitis, asthma, catarrhal pneumonia,

abscesses, septic wounds, convulsions of children, epileptic fits,
ague, palsy, earache and ear diseases, athletes foot, snake bites
and insect stings.
FORMULA NO. 10:
Peel 1 lb. garlic cloves; run them through a meat mincer and put
into a large jar.
Mix equal parts pure vinegar and distilled water (sufficient to
cover the minced garlic).
Shake well and let stand for 4 hours. Strain and add an equal
part of hot syrup of brown sugar. Stir and shake together. Seal and
keep in a cool place.
NOTE: Do not boil garlic.
DOSE: 1 tablespoonful 3 or 4 times a day.
Children, 1 teaspoonful or more according to age. For nearly all
purposes, this is the best preparation of garlic.
FOR: Septic wounds, skin diseases, etc., apply on lint and cover.
FORMULA NO. 11: Oil of Garlic
Peel lb. garlic; mince as above. Put into sufficient warm
olive oil to completely cover the garlic; Shake and let stand in a
moderately warm place for 2 or 3 days.
Strain through unbleached muslin or cotton; bottle and keep in
cool place.
DOSE: For ulcerated stomach, 1 dessertspoonful 3 or 4 times a day.
For earache and other ear diseases, warm a small quantity of the oil
and drop 4 or 5 drops in the ear; cover with flannel and keep warm.
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For chapped and chafed hands, or other parts, rub well in.
For athletes foot, wash the parts in hot, soapy water; rinse well;
dry and apply the oil 2 or 3 times a day. This will be found to be a
very quick and effective remedy. After the affection is quite cured,
apply once a week to prevent a recurrence. Where garlic preparations
are objectionable, the odor and taste can be covered by adding a few
drops of oil of anise, caraway, cinnamon or any other aromatic oil,
to the amount made. The bottle must be well shaken before taking, so
that the oil is thoroughly mixed.
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS GIVEN IN LESSON #3.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Burdock root.
It acts as a tonic, diuretic, diaphoretic and laxative.
Yellow dock root.
Rumex Crispus.
Polygonaceae.
Berberidaceae - Berberine.
QUESTIONS ON THIS LESSON -#4
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
What family of plants supply calcium to the body?

What is the Latin name of red clover?
What is it especially good for?
Which family of plants supplies sulphur to the body?
What is the Latin name of garlic?
What is it especially good for?
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Lesson #5
In a short course of lessons on a subject so very important and
extensive as Herbology, it is not possible more than to scratch the
surface, so to speak. A lifetime is required to learn the names,
nature and habits of the hundreds of thousands of plants that compose
the vegetable kingdom, and it has taken humanity several thousand
years to learn the medicinal or therapeutic nature of a comparatively
small number of them. The future holds great promise that in this
next few years we shall double or treble our knowledge of Herbs, thus
solving the problems of disease, and considerably extend or lengthen
our span of virile life on earth. In a later advanced course, much
more detail is given. Meanwhile, this course will give you a good
basic knowledge of the way to get wonderful results from the use of
those Herbs treated of in this course. Now, we come to the study of a
few selected Herbs which are called NERVINES, or brain and nerve
foods.
NERVINES:
BLUE SKULL CAP: Latin name - Scutillaria Lateriflora.
NATURAL ORDER: Labiatae. Common name, Scullcap.
PARTS USED: The dried herb.
HABITAT: North America, west to Alabama, New Mexico, Oregon, in damp
thickets and the sides of ditches. This plant is also called MAD DOG
WEED, from the fact that it has cured many cases of hydrophobia. It
is one of our best nervines, feeding and calming the nerves in many,
neurosthenic conditions. For spasmodic affections, such as twitching
of the limbs and jerking of the head, which is a very common
complaint among children and in many adults, it is a very wonderful
remedy.
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For nervous and excitable women of a more or less neurotic

temperament, there is no remedy in nature to compare with it. It is
also reputed to have cured many cases of that terrible affliction,
epilepsy, or falling sickness. For insomnia or sleeplessness, it has
proved to be a merciful and reliable remedy. Scullcap is a slow
working, but sure, remedy for practically all nervous affections, but
it must be taken regularly for a long period to be of permanent
benefit.
FORMULA NO. 12: Infusion of Scullcap.
l ounces scullcap herb (cut)
Boil the water and, while boiling, pour over the Herb. Cover and let
steep in a hot place for 30 minutes. Strain and sweeten with honey.
When cold, bottle and keep in a cool place.
DOSE: 1 wineglassful 3 or 4 times a day.
Children, less according to age. Scullcap is quite harmless and can
be taken in larger doses, in severe cases. For sleeplessness, heat a
cupful and drink hot on going to bed. For hydrophobia, a teacupful
every hour (taken warm, until the symptoms subside. For epilepsy in
adults, a stronger infusion should be made, using 2 or even 3 ounces
of the herb to each pint of distilled water, and steeped the same as
in above formula. The dose for adults of this strong infusion is a
wineglassful 3 or 4 times a day. May be diluted with water if desired
and drunk in teacupful doses. Continue the treatment for several
weeks or even longer, if necessary.
NERVINES, Continued:
BLUE VERVAIN: Latin name - Verbena Hastata.
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COMMON NAMES: Wild hyssop, simplers joy, herb of grace, fit plant.
NATURAL ORDER: Verbenaceae.
PARTS USED: Leaves and flowering heads.
HABITAT: This particular member of this family of plants is a common
Herb in the United States, though it also grows in several other
countries, particularly in England. It grows along roadsides and in
dry, grassy fields. This most important and wonderful Herb is not
only a nervine but a tonic, expectorant, anti-spasmodic, vermicide
(kills worms), astringent, diaphoretic, and diuretic. In order to
give you a good description of its great virtues, we quote from one
of Americas greatest Herbalists, Joseph Myers, of Indiana. In his
bock, The Herbalist, he says, Verbain is tonic, expectorant,
sudorific, and anti-spasmodic. It is serviceable in mismenstruation.
It is an antidote to poke poisoning. It expels worms and is a capital
agent for the cure of all diseases of the spleen and liver. If given
for intermittent fever in warm infusion or powder, it never fails to
effect a cure. In all cases of obstinate menstruation, it is a most
complete and advantageous remedy. When the circulation of the blood
is weak, and languid, it will increase it and restore it to its
proper operation. The infusion taken cold forms a good tonic in cases
of constitutional debility and during convalescence from acute
diseases. Its value has been found to be great in scrofula, visceral
obstructions, stone and gravel. It will correct diseases of the
stomach, help coughs, wheezing and shortness of breath, but its
virtues are even more wonderful in the effect they produce on falling
sickness and fits (epilepsy). The great - very great - medicinal
value of this
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plant was brought to my attention by an accidental knowledge of the

good it had effected in a long-standing case of epilepsy.
Its effect in that case was of the most remarkable character and I
was, therefore, led to study most carefully and minutely its
medicinal peculiarities. I found, after close investigation and
elaborate experiment, that, prepared in a certain way, and compounded
with boneset, water, pepper, chamomile flowers, and the best of
whiskey, it has no equal for the cure of fits or falling sickness, or
anything like fits; also for indigestion, dyspepsia and liver
complaints of every grade. A more valuable plant is not found within
the whole range of herbal pharmacopoeia. We do not consider it
necessary to enlarge on this quotation.
FORMULA NO. 13: Infusion of Blue Vervain.
1 ounce blue vervain (cut)
Boil the water and, while boiling, pour on the Herb. Cover and allow
to steep in a hot place for 20 minutes. Strain, sweeten with honey
and when cold, bottle and keep in a cool place.
DOSE: 1 tablespoonful to a wineglassful 3 or 4 times a day between
meals.
Children, less according to age.
For delayed menstruation, it should be heated in a small covered
saucepan and a wineglassful drunk hot every 3 or 4 hours. In cases of
suspected worms in children, the warm infusion given on an empty
stomach will often bring about the expulsion of worms. It is,
however, necessary to give a laxative several hours after the
administration of the vervain tea. To promote perspiration in
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recent colds and fevers, give the usual dose in a teacupful of hot
water well sweetened with honey. For St. Vitus dance and epilepsy,
avoid all fatty foods and administer the vervain infusion in wineglassful doses for adults every hour, and in lesser doses for
children. In coughs and wheezing, whooping cough, etc., use plenty of
honey in it and give in teaspoon to tablespoon doses, whenever the
cough is troublesome. If students only received this one formula and
the knowledge of how to use it, for the price of the whole course,
they would not have paid too much for this most valuable information.
Next week, we continue the study of nervines and their various uses.
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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ASKED IN LESSON #4
(1) Leguminosae.
(2) Trifolium Pratense.
(3) To build bone and flesh, also for whooping cough.
(4) Liliace.
(5) Allium Sativa.
(6) Tuberculosis, septic diseases, bites and stings of poisonous
vermins etc.
QUESTIONS ON LESSON #5
(These questions will be answered in Lesson #6).
(1) What is a nervine?
(2) What part of the human organism do nervines feed?
(3) Which Herb is considered the best remedy for childrens nervous
troubles, such as involuntary twitchings, called St. Vitus dance?
(4) What is the common name of Verbena Hastata?
(5) For what complaint is it exceedingly good?
(6) Ate there many more nervines in nature as effective and
beneficial in nerve troubles?
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Lesson #6
There are in nature a great many nervines, some of which are
stimulant, while others are sedative, in their action upon the
nerves.
It is generally acknowledged that nervine Herbs depend, far their
virtues, upon their content of the salt called potassium phosphate.
According to the Schuessler system of bio-chemistry, each salt is a
food for different parts of the body, so they say calcium phosphate
builds bone, potassium phosphate builds brain and nerves, magnesium
phosphate builds flesh and iron phosphate builds blood.
It is not intended to go into this theory in this elementary course,
but merely to mention: it in passing. In the advanced course, the
chemistry of Herbs is dealt with quite fully.
There is a very remarkable plant that is an exceedingly fine nervine
tonic and is quite common in North America.
LADIES SLIPPER: Natural order, Orchida.
Latin Name: Cypripedium Pubescens.
Common Names: Yellow moccasin flower, American valerian, umbel,
Noahs ark, and nerve root.
PARTS USED: The root.
HABITAT: North America, in rich woods and meadows, flowering in May
and June. It grows to a height of twelve to eighteen inches and has
large showy yellow flowers. The fibrous roots are the parts used and
those who wish to gather their own should collect them in August or
September, cleanse and carefully dry them, and keep them in a can,
well covered to exclude the air, though they may be
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purchased dry and ready for use from Herb companies.

THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES: Tonic, nervine, stimulant, antispasmodic,
diaphoretic and diuretic.
USES: Flatulence, indigestion, nervous affections, hysteria, St.
Vitus dance, weakness and trembling of the limbs, chorea, nervous
headache, and all nervous irritability.
FORMULA NO. 14: Infusion of Ladies Slipper.
1 oz. ladies slipper root (cut)
Boil the water and, while boiling, pour on the Herbs. Cover and put
in a hot place to brew for 15 minutes. Strain and sweeten with honey
to taste.
DOSE: 1 wineglassful 3 or 4 times a day, preferably one hour before
meals.
Children: 1 dessertspoonful to a tablespoonful according to age. This
is a very efficient remedy for weakly and nervous children,
especially those who show symptoms of twitching muscles or
contortions (St. Vitus dance). When given to children, honey should
be added freely to enable the children to take it without any nausea
or objection.
FORMULA NO. 15: Strong decoction of ladies slipper
4 oz. ladies slipper root (cut)
1 quart distilled water
Put the Herb into the water cold, and let stand for 2 hours.
Bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Strain, return to the
saucepan and reduce, by slow boiling, to of a pint. Add 8 oz. pure
glycerine. Cool and bottle. Keep in a cool place.
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DOSE: 1 tablespoonful in a wineglassful of water 3 or 4 times a day.

This decoction is nearly three and a half times as strong as the
infusion. By adding the glycerine, it will keep for an indefinite
period, providing it is kept well corked, and in a cool place. It is
exceedingly handy to have always ready for use. One tablespoonful is
equal to a wineglassful of the infusion. If it is to be used to break
up a recent cold or fever, the dose should be, for an adult, 2
tablespoonfuls in a teacupful of very hot water. The patient should
be closely covered, in bed, before taking. For childrens colds and
fevers, one-half or one quarter of the dose, given hot according to
age and condition.
For general nerve troubles and sleeplessness, a tablespoonful in warm
water is a wonderful calmative and sedative to the nerves, relaxing
them and producing drowsiness and sleep. Being non-poisonous, it may
be taken in larger doses if it is considered necessary.
DAMIANA: Latin name, Turnera Aphrodisiaca,
NATURAL ORDER: Tumeroceae.
PARTS USED: The leaves.
HABITAT: Mexico, Texas, South America, West Indies.
COMMON NAMES: Mexican damiana.
This Herb is thought a great deal of by the Mexican and South
American people. It has a strong aromatic odor, some-what similar to
chamomile flowers, but more mint like. The taste is similar to mint,
also.
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES: Tonic, stimulant, nervine, aphrodisiac,
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and gently laxative. It acts also as a diuretic, when there is kidney

or bladder trouble.
USES: Stimulates digestion, calms and soothes nerves. Is used as a
mild tonic laxative for children, but particularly and more
especially for an exhausted state of the vital powers, and to
increase sexual power in those who suffer from sexual weakness.
Also used for other nerve troubles.
FORMULA NO. 16: Infusion of damiana.
1 oz. damiana leaves (cut)
Boil the water and, while boiling, pour over the Herbs. Cover and put
in a hot place to steep for 15 minutes. Strain and add honey to
taste. Let cool and keep in a cool place.
DOSE: 1 wineglassful 3 or 4 times a day between meals.
Children less according to age.
It is sometimes desirable to mix more than one Herb as a nervine
tonic, and here is a very valuable formula for a variety of nervous
and other troubles.
FORMULA NO. 17: Nervine tonic
2 oz. scullcap Herb (cut)
2 oz. blue vervain Herb (cut)
2 oz. damiana leaves (cut)
2 quarts distilled water.
Put all the Herbs into the water while cold and let stand for 2
hours. Boil slowly for 20 minutes, in an open pot. Strain and return
the liquor to the saucepan. Reduce to 3 pints by slow boiling. Strain
and add one pint glycerine and one pint honey.
Stir until all is mixed. Let cool, bottle and keep in a cool place.
This is one of the very best nervine tonics ever made.
It will cure St. Vitus dance, ague, shaking and quaking of the
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limbs. It is one of the safest and most effective female regulators

for amenorrhoea and dysmenorrha. Also, a wonderful tonic for weak
stomach, gas and flatus. A repeat reference to previous lessons will
give you a clear picture of what to expect from its use. It is quite
harmless, and may be taken for a considerable length of time without
injury to the most delicate system. It will keep for an indefinite
period and is always available.
DOSE: 1 tablespoonful in one-half to one cup of water 3 or 4 times a
day, preferably one hour before meals.
Children: From a teaspoonful to a dessertspoonful in water 3 or 4
times a day.
It is necessary at this stage of this elementary course of study in
Herbs and their uses, to point out a valuable fact in relation to
such study. It is not the knowledge of the greatest number of Herbs
that makes the greatest botanical physician, but the thorough
knowledge of a comparatively few of the best of them, just how they
should be prepared and blended, so that they are compatible to each
other and, therefore, add to each others virtues instead of being
incompatible and reducing the active nature of each other. To make
this most important point more clear, suppose we do not know which
Herbs blend to help each other and, during our course of study, we
learn that oak bark is a very good astringent for sore throat and
tonsilitis, and we also learn that yellow dock root is a good blood
tonic because it contains iron. Well, if we have not learned our
lessons well, we might say oak bark and yellow dock boiled together
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would make a good combination, one to astringe and strengthen the

tissues, and the other to make new blood; but we should be wrong,
because tannic acid (in oak bark) and iron (in yellow dock) are quite
incompatible with each other for this reason. Tannic acid united with
iron to form tannate of iron, which is a powerful styptic and dries
up the secretions producing intestinal disorder and constipation.
Therefore, it is most necessary that we know which Herbs will blend
to help each other and which will not. It will be made quite clear to
students in this course which are, and which are not, compatible. Any
formulas given in this course have not only been tried and tested
therapeutically, but have also been thoroughly studied to make sure
they do not interfere with each others virtues.
We thank you to learn thoroughly, so that you can more fully
understand later important facts relating to them.
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
A brain and nerve food and stimulant.

Principally the nerves.
Skullcap.
Blue vervain.
Epilepsy or falling sickness.
No, there is no other to compare with it.
QUESTIONS ON THIS LESSON No. 6
(1) Which of the phosphates is usually found in nervine Herbs?

(2) What parts of the body are found to contain this particular
phosphate?
(3) Which of the five phosphates, found in the body, builds bone?
(4) In which family of plants should be expect to find calcium or
lime?
(5) In which family should we expect to find iron?
(6) Do nervines stimulate or depress the nerves?
NOTE: Look up your previous lessons to find some of these questions
answered. The correct answers will be given in lesson #7, next week.
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Lesson #7
In Lesson #1 of this Elementary Course, in the study of Herbology, we
gave you a priceless formula for the quick cure of colds and fevers,
namely, elder flowers and peppermint. We now core to the study of an
exceedingly valuable Herb that is a native of America, and is so
valuable that it can be advantageously brought into almost daily use
in our practice. It also is one of natures greatest remedies for
colds and fevers, and for a variety of other diseased conditions. We
learned early in our studies of Herbs that when the American Indians
recommend and use any particular herb for a particular purpose, we
can absolutely rely on what they say about it. In these days of
varied opinions and uncertainty in the choice of remedies, this is
extremely valuable knowledge. There is a well-known American herb
that stands almost equal and, in the case of influenza, quite equal
to elder flowers and peppermint. Its common name is boneset. We give
it here because we are describing nervine tonics, and this Herb is
also an exceedingly good nervine, tonic and antispasmodic.
BONESET: Latin name, Eupatorium Perfoliatum.
NATURAL ORDER: Compositae.
PARTS USED: The dried leaves and flowering tops.
HABITAT: North America (Canada and United States) in damp, swampy
places, meadows and banks.
COMMON NAMES: Boneset, thoroughwort, teasel, ague wood, Joe pye,
feverwort, Indian sage, rheumatism root, sweat plant, fit plant, etc.
After the great world war, more than six million people died of
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so-called influenza, but none need have died if this Herb had been at
hand and properly used. Long before the war, the Indians gave it the
names, ague weed and boneset, because the disease, called
influenza, produces a sensation of bone-breaking pain, so it was
called bone-break fever and boneset takes away both the ache and
the fever.
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES: Stimulant, nervine, tonic, diaphoretic, antiperiodic, emetic and aperient.
USES: To prevent or break the chill in intermittent fever, influenza,
and pneumonia.
FORMULA NO. 18: Infusion of boneset.
1 oz. boneset Herb (cut)
Boil the water and, while boiling, pour on the Herb. Cover and put in
a hot place to steep for twenty minutes. Strain, cool, bottle, and
keep in a cool place.
DOSE: 1 wineglassful 3 or 4 times a day. For colds and fevers, to 1
teacupful, made hot and sweetened with honey. This should be given
every hour until the patient is perspiring freely, and the fever
begins to subside. The patient should be closely covered in bed, and
remain there for 24 to 48 hours, or until all signs of fever are
gone. In bilious colic, give a wineglassful every half hour until
vomiting results, then wait one hour, and give in smaller doses every
2 or 3 hours.
For children, the dose is from a teaspoonful to a tablespoonful,
according to age, given in honey, one part, and infusion, one part.
Boneset is a remedy that cleanses the stomach, liver, bowels and
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skin, and is quite harmless.

Next, we consider those most useful Herbs, called laxatives. It is
well known that the alimentary canal is most likely of all the organs
of the body to become clogged, more especially the lower bowel. The
intestinal canal is not only concerned with digestion, but it is the
only large tube in the whole body that is especially constructed
either to take in or throw out really solid natter. Because of our
ignorance of a balanced diet, and peoples long habits of eating
foods that contain a very large percentage of useless and waste
matter, it is plain to see that this long tube or canal is much more
likely to become disordered than any other part. Constipation and
defective intestinal function are the commonest of all causes of
disease. But nature has provided marvelous Herbs to correct our
mistakes and eliminate the poisons that cause so much suffering and a
variety of afflictions. There are laxative Herbs producing several
different kinds of, action, and it is the knowledge of which one to
use in particular conditions that makes the difference between a true
physician and one who guesses blindly. We shall, therefore, take up
as much time and space as will enable you to see and understand the
great difference in them.
LAXATIVES are again classified as:
(1) Aperients which have only slight laxative action;
(2) Mild laxatives which regulate the bowels without pain or
distress;
(3) Purgatives which act more powerfully, purging the bowels and
causing watery stools; and
(4) Drastics, which are usually violent and sometimes very
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distressing.
We shall give you an example of each kind, without taking too much
space, because this subject is much more fully dealt with in the
Advanced Course.
LAXATIVES (1) Aperients.
LICORICE ROOT: Latin name, Glycyrrhiza Glabra.
NATURAL ORDER: Papiliana.
PARTS USED: The dried rhizome and root.
COMMON NAMES: Sweetwood, Spanish juice root.
HABITAT: Southern Europe, Syria, Persia, Northern Africa. Cultivated
in almost all parts of the civilized world.
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES: Demulcent, expectorant, laxative (aperient).
USES: For children and in febrile, catarrhal conditions, bronchitis,
bowel and urinary affections.
This is one of our mildest and yet most efficient gentle laxatives,
particularly safe and effective for delicate or constipated children,
or adults whose stomachs are too weak to stand the more powerful
laxatives. It is softening, lubricating, soothing, and quite
nourishing, and may be given in any case without the slightest
danger. It is often given mixed with the stronger laxatives to modify
their action and make them more acceptable.
FORMULA NO. 19: Syrup of licorice root.
4 oz. licorice root (cut or powdered)
Put the herb into the water cold and stir well. Cover and set aside
for 2 hours. Stir and place on a low gas, and slowly heat to boiling
point, with occasional stirring. Boil slowly for 15 minutes. Remove
from fire and strain. Return to saucepan and bring to the boiling
point. Stir in l lbs. brown sugar, and
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continue stirring until dissolved. Simmer slowly until reduced to 1

quart. (Skim off as scum arises). Set aside to cool and, when cold,
bottle and keep in a cool place.
DOSE: 1 tablespoonful or more if necessary 3 or 4 times a day.
Regulate dose to suit the bowels.
Children, from a teaspoonful to a tablespoonful 2 or 3 times a day,
according to age and condition. This will be found very effective,
not only to relax and cleanse the bowels of old fecal natter, but is
very soothing and healing for catarrhal conditions, cough, sore
throat, and inflamed mucus membrane in any part.
In the next lesson, we will describe two more similar aperients, with
slightly different action, and then proceed with a study of stronger
laxatives, pointing out when they are indicated, and when they are
contra-indicated. Also ideas on how to blend two or more of them for
different effects. Your success depends very largely upon careful
selection of the right kind of laxative to suit particular cases.
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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ASKED IN LESSON NO. 6
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Potassium phosphate.
The brain and nerves.
Calcium phosphate.
The Leguminosae, or peas, beans and clovers.
In the dock family, called Polygonace.
Some are stimulant while others are sedative.
QUESTIONS ON THIS LESSON No. 7
(1) What American Herb is the best remedy for influenza?

(2) What was the old name for this fever?
(3) How did it come to be called by its common name?
(4) Is it a stimulant, tonic, emetic or aperient?
(5) What is the difference between an aperient, a mild laxative, and
a purgative?
(6) Give an example of an aperient.
Answers will be given in Lesson No. 8.
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Lesson #8
Continuing the study of Laxatives, we come to SACRED BARK: Latin name, Rhamnus Purshiana.
NATURAL ORDER: Rhamnaceae.
PARTS USED: The dried bark of the tree collected at least one year
before being used.
NOTE: The older the bark, the greater virtue it possesses, owing to
the action of oxygen on the bark.
COMMON NAMES: Chittem bark, cascara sagrada, bearberry, bear wood,
holy bark (used and worshipped by the Creole Indians, and called
holy because of its great purifying virtues).
HABITAT: North America, North Idaho, west to the Pacific, and north
to northern California, Oregon, Washington and western Canada.
This is one of natures very best laxatives. It is non-poisonous,
non-irritating, and acts principally on the large intestine as a
tonic-producing peristaltic action. For habitual constipation, there
is no better, safer, or more effective remedy than this one. Its only
objection is its bitterness and that should not be killed, because
the bitterness acts as a stimulant tonic to all nerves it comes in
contact with and is especially good for the gall bladder, and to
activate the lower bowel.
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES: Tonic, laxative (a safe and certain stimulant
to the peristaltic muscles of the lower bowel.) It increases the
secretions of the stomach, liver and pancreas, and is one of natures
very best tonic laxatives. It must, however, be
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taken regularly for several months, in order to produce permanent

benefit.
FORMULA NO. 20: Decoction of cascara sagrada.
4 oz. sacred bark (cut)
2 quarts distilled water
Put the bark in the water and let stand for 12 hours. Boil for 1
hour. Strain and add more water to the strained herbs. Set aside the
filtrate and, after the second boiling for 1 hour, strain; put the
two liquors together, and boil down to 1 pint. Strain, cool, bottle,
and keep in a cool place.
DOSE: 1 teaspoonful 3 or 4 times a day 1 hour before meals.
Children, less according to age. Regulate the dose to suit the
bowels. For habitual constipation, it is one of natures best
remedies.
LAXATIVES, Continued:
MANDRAKE ROOT: Latin name, Podophyllum peltatum.
NATURAL ORDER: Berberidaceae.
COMMON NAMES: May apple, raccoon berry, yellow berry, hog apple,
ducks foot, wild lemon.
HABITAT: North America and Canada, in rich woods and thickets.
This Herb is a somewhat drastic purge or purgative, but carefully
prepared and taken on small doses, it is one of our best Herbs for
cleansing the liver from foreign matter and stimulating it to action.
It is not usually taken alone, but is combined with other less active
laxatives, such as licorice, cascara, etc., because alone it has the
effect of producing pain, unequal contractions, of the bowels, and
distressing gripes. It is
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modified in its action by adding some warming and stimulating Herb,

such as ginger, cloves, etc,
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES: Cathartic, emetic, alterative, anthelmintic
(kills worms), hydragogue (produces a watery stool). In bilious and
typhoid febrile diseases, it is very valuable as an emtocathartic,
breaking up the disease quickly. It must only be taken in small
doses, as it is very distressing in large doses, producing, as before
stated, a great deal of pain and even inflammation but, when taken in
small doses, it is one of our best remedies for torpid liver,
jaundice, constipation, etc. We repeat this statement because it is
important. The following formula is an ideal way in which to use it:
FORMULA NO. 21: Compound Syrup of Mandrake.
1 oz. mandrake root (cut)
1 oz. ginger root (cut)
1 oz. licorice root (cut)
Put the Herbs in the water and let stand, cold, for 2 hours.
Bring to a boil and slowly simmer for 20 minutes. Strain and reduce,
by boiling slowly, to 1 pint; add l lbs. brown sugar (not raw
sugar). Boil very slowly for 10 minutes. Skim off any scum that may
arise. Cool, bottle and keep in a cool place.
DOSE: 1 dessertspoonful to a tablespoonful 2 or 3 times a day.
Children, less according to age (from to 1 teaspoonful in water).
Regulate the dose to suit the bowels. Try to bring about a soft
moulded tool, but avoid any tendency to diarrhoea. This is a slowworking formula but, when once started and, if persisted in for some
time, will succeed in clearing up
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jaundice and restoring the liver to its proper function.

One of the commonest complaints suffered in modem civilization is
catarrh. It is called the curse of mankind, and manifests in
excessive and often morbid mucus discharges from the nose, throat,
larynx, bronchi, stomach, duodenum, etc. Certain stages and forms of
catarrh are called biliousness. Nature has provided many remedies for
catarrh but, Of course, it goes without saying that the diet must be
regulated, and the drinking of alcoholic liquors, wines and beers
must be stepped; otherwise, it is useless to attempt to cure it. The
principal mistakes made in eating are the consumption of excessive
amounts of starch and glutenous foods, such as too much bread, cooked
cereals, potatoes, macaroni, spaghetti, beans (except string beans),
peas, lentils, pies, cakes, pastry, blancmange, thickened soups and
gravy, chocolate, malted milk, etc. All these are mucus and acid
forming foods which, if not perfectly digested, ferment in the
digestive tract, forming alcohol and acetic add. They all tend to
clog up the mucus membranes and produce catarrh in many forms. When
the thickened mucoid matter is thrown out into the skin, 7,000,000
skin glands are blocked and colds and fevers result. The diet in all
cases of catarrh should be strictly confined to leafy and juicy
vegetables, such as lettuce, celery, cabbage, leeks, onions, spinach,
carrots, turnips, broccoli, brussels sprouts, etc., and also fruits,
such as apples, pears, plums, cherries, grape fruit, lemons, berries,
prunes, figs, dates, raisins, avocados, tomatoes, etc., and the
bowels should be taken care of by the steady use of the laxatives
given.
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A study of the following Herbs and their careful administration will

bring about cures that will astonish both yourselves and your
patients but, as before stated, unless the diet is changed, and the
directions for balancing is faithfully carried out, there is no
earthly use to try to cure any form of catarrh. This spells the
difference between success and failure and is the main reason why so
many physicians fail to do more than give temporary relief. Remember
that catarrh is not a local complaint, and the last formula given
will lay the foundation for cure by cleansing the stomach, liver and
intestines.
Here is one of our best remedies:
ELECAMPANE: Latin name, Inula Helenium.
COMMON NAMES: Scabwort, horse heal, elf dock.
HABITAT: It is found growing wild throughout Europe, Asia, North
America, and Canada.
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES: Expectorant, alterative, antiseptic,
astringent, tonic, diaphoretic, stimulant, diuretic, anti-spasmodic,
emmenagogue.
USES: For catarrh, coughs, shortness of breath, wheezing, bronchitis,
asthma, tuberculosis, cystitis, skin diseases, and every form of
inflammation.
This is one of natures greatest remedies, and has been used for
tuberculosis, dropsy, asthma, etc., from very ancient times. Its
history dates back to one thousand years before the Christian
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Era, and modern investigation has shown it to be of great valve in

all pulmonary and catarrhal diseases.
FORMULA NO. 22: Decoction of Elecampane.
2 oz. elecampane (cut)
Put the Herb into the water and let stand for 2 hours. Bring to the
boil and simmer for 30 minutes, closely covered. Strain and return
the liquor to the saucepan, and reduce to pint. Add 4 oz. pure
glycerine. Let cool, bottle, and keep in a cool place.
DOSE: 1 tablespoonful in an equal amount of water 3 or 4 times a day,
between meals.
Children, 1 teaspoonful or more according to age, given in honey
water.
NOTE: Honey is a soothing and healing balm for all children and
should be given freely to all with a tendency to catarrh. When the
formula is especially made for children, substitute 6 or 8 ozs. honey
for the glycerine.
Elecampane may be given in much larger doses, up to a teacupful, in
chronic lung troubles but, in all such cases, the glycerine must be
withheld, and the decoction made up fresh each day. Not more than 1
teaspoonful of glycerine should be in each dose, no matter how large
the dose. To increase its tonic qualities, and make it slightly
laxative, a teaspoonful of the compound syrup of mandrake is added,
at the time of taking.
To produce a free perspiration, make the decoction, but do not add
the glycerine. While the patient is well covered, in bed,
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give as hot as can be taken in teacupful closes until the patient

is perspiring freely. Many lives have been saved by this wonderful
Herb.
(1) Boneset.
(2) Breakbone fever.
(3) Because its action reduced the sensation of the bones being
broken and appeared to set the bones at rest and free them from pain.
(4) It is all of them and more (refer to Lesson #7).
(5) An aperient has only slight laxative action. A mild laxative is
gentle and gives no pain. A purgative purges, producing watery
stools.
(6) Licorice root or boneset.
QUESTIONS ON THIS LESSON #8
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Which bark was considered sacred by the North American Indians?

Is it a tonic, stimulant, laxative or astringent?
On what part of the intestinal tract does it act principally?
Which laxative is excellent for the liver and kills worms?
What is its Latin name?
What is the common name of Inula Helenium?
Answers will be given in lesson #9.

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Lesson #9
In our first Lesson of this course, we gave you a very valuable
formula for colds and fevers. It has been said that one half the
world dies of colds and fevers. This is probably true but an
explanation or better understanding is necessary. Last week we spoke
of catarrh and gave a very wonderful formula for several kinds of
catarrh. Colds and catarrh are always linked or connected. In other
words, you cannot have one without the other. Both are caused by the
blocking of delicate tubules and glands, principally of the mucus
membrane and skin. This blocking, in turn, is caused by thickening or
viscidity of the internal fluids. These fluids, blood, lymph, mucus,
etc., are constantly circulating, carrying the various body-building
and replacement substances in solution. They are also carrying out
used-up material, which is of no further use to the system. There are
soft, medium and hard tissues, composed of quite different chemical
compounds. Lime or calcium is the great builder of hard tissues,
bone, teeth, etc. Phosphorus and carbon work with lime to build hard
tissues. The more liquid yet firm tissues, such as muscle, ligament,
vascular walls, etc., are largely fibrinous. These are built, mainly,
by the action of potassium and chlorine on albumins such as the
gluten of wheat and other foods, and the casein of milk. All these
materials are in liquid and soluble form when they enter the blood
stream. The cells of the body select those elements and compounds
from the blood and
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lymph, as it passes, to reconstruct, according to their needs of

replacement. When more of the body-building compounds enter the blood
than can be used, the excess is thrown out of the blood stream into
surrounding tissues, thus blocking and interfering with their
particular function. There are four ways for those excess materials
to get out of the system. The intestinal tract should take out all
insoluble waste matter, because it is the only tube in the whole body
that is constructed to handle large masses of insoluble substance.
The renal organs (kidneys and bladder) carry out the acids and salts
that are soluble in the water passed. The skin glands carry off
excess of soluble matter (salts and water) and the lungs contract and
force out gases (principally carbon dioxide), the end product of
oxygenation. Thus it will be seen how fibrinous and glutenous
matters, which are in excess of building material, and are not all
carried off through the intestinal tract, are thrown down into the
mucus glands or membranes of the nose, throat, bronchi, lungs, skin,
etc., and produce both so-called colds and catarrhs, manifesting as
asthma, bronchitis, tonsilitis, laryngitis, diphtheria, pleurisy,
pneumonia, each one as an inflammatory low or high fever. Fever,
therefore, is an effort on the part of nature, to increase the heat
of the part to the point where these thick glutenous and fibrinous
matters can be made liquid enough to pass out through the fine
delicate membranes, which are blocked by them. If these thick fluids
were not thrown out of the blood, it would become too thick for the
heart to keep in circulation, and this is what happens in apoplexy.
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and strokes. High blood pressure and thick blood go together, and
there is ally one way to reduce it safely. Stop eating an excess of
glutenous and fibrinous foods, and take those Herbs that have a
solvent and liquifying action. So, we continue our study of Herbs
that cure catarrhs with, we hope, a better understanding.
COUCH GRASS: Latin name, Triticum repens.
NATURAL ORDER: Graminace.
PARTS USED: The dried rhizome.
COMMON NAMES: Dog grass, quack grass, witch grass.
HABITAT: Europe and North America. Contains malic acid, lactic acid
and potassium chloride, all of which are solvents of fibrin.
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES: Diuretic, aperient, demulcent, soothing and
healing.
USES: Renal catarrh, cystitis, Brights disease (albuminuria),
dysuria (painful and incomplete discharge of urine), gravel,
jaundice, bronchitis, skin diseases of a scaly nature, rheumatism,
gout, arthritis, relieves thirst in diabetes, allays fever, promotes
free urination.
This is a very wonderful Herb for several kinds of catarrh and
chronic diseases. It is quite harmless and may be taken freely in
large quantities until the desired result is brought about.
Thousands suffer from some form of renal catarrh and this Herb is one
of natures best remedies for all kidney and bladder affections, as
well as being a very wonderful treatment for the other conditions
mentioned.
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FORMULA NO. 23: Strong decoction of couch grass.

4 oz. couch grass, (cut)
Boil slowly for 20 minutes, strain and return liquid to saucepan.
Reduce to 1 pint. Set aside to cool and, when cold, bottle and keep
in a cool place.
DOSE: 1 wineglassful or more 3 or 4 times a day.
May be sweetened with honey or black molasses, if desired. Of course,
the diet must be changed as pointed out above, and the bowels should
be kept clean with one of the Herb laxatives we have described. Also,
it must be taken for some time in order to rid the system of all
catarrhal matter. Hot baths and an occasional elder flower and
peppermint sweat will help speed the cure (See lesson #1).
Catarrh takes on many forms, but whatever form it takes, the basic
cause is the same, but its symptoms are very different, according to
the parts affected; so, it has names, but there are just as many
different Herbs that will cure it, no matter what form it takes or
where it is located.
PARSLEY: is so common and so well known that it needs no description.
Its Latin name is Petroselinum Sativum.
NATURAL ORDER: Umbellifereae.
PARTS USED: Root, leaves, seed.
HABITAT: Nearly all over the civilized world.
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES: Diuretic, carminative, tonic, aperient,
antispasmodic.
USES: Dropsy, cystitis, irritation and inflammation of the kidneys,
catarrh of the bladder. It is a most remarkable remedy for dispelling
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watery poisons, excess mucoid matter, gas and flatus, as also for
reducing swollen and enlarged glands, etc. It is particularly useful
for children who suffer with colic, wind, and enuresis (bed wetting);
also acts in a most remarkable manner to relieve the irritation of
the bladder, which is common in old people whose lives are tortured
by having to get up several times each night to urinate, sometimes as
often as every half hour, but its greatest virtue is its marvelous
power to cure dropsy, sometimes when everything else has failed.
FORMULA NO. 24: Strong decoction of parsley.
4 oz. parsley root (cut)
Put the root into the water and let stand for 4 hours. Bring to the
boil and slowly simmer for 30 minutes (covered). Strain and return
the liquid to the saucepan. Reduce to 1 pint. Let cool, bottle and
keep in a cool place. It may be sweetened with honey or black
molasses if desired.
DOSE: 1 wineglassful to a teacupful, according to the case, several
times a day. Children, less according to age.
Parsley is one of those Herbs which has to be taken in large quantity
to be of any permanent benefit. Sometimes it is desirable to mix
several Herbs in one formula to get certain results more quickly, and
work on several organs at the same time. Babies are subject to pains,
aches, cramps and colic, spasms and convulsions, through the
ignorance of parents who give them food they are unable to digest.
The usual procedure is to give the baby an
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opiate, such as paregoric (which is a tincture or syrup of opium),

when it cries too much. This is a grave mistake, and is never
necessary. One of the most valuable soothing syrups for babies and
children with cramps, spasms, and pain in the stomach and bowels is
the following old English formula: (It is perfectly safe to give, and
so effective that it will relieve pain and remove gas and other
obstructions when everything else fails. It has saved the life of
many babies).
FORMULA NO. 25: Babys soothing syrup.
2 oz. parsley seed (crushed or powdered)
2 oz. caraway seed (
)
2 oz. dried rhubarb (cut)
1 oz. cinnamon bark (powdered)
Put the Herbs into the water and let stand for 12 hours. Bring to the
boil, then cover and simmer slowly for 1 hour. Strain and return to
the saucepan. Add l lbs. brown sugar and oz. essence of
peppermint. Cover and let stand until cold. Bottle and cap tightly,
and keep in a cool, dark place.
In all the world, there is no better remedy for babies and
childrens common ailments.
Returning once more to parsley for treatment of kidney and bladder
affections, and particularly dropsy, a little more information may
help you. Make large quantities (at least 2 quarts) of the strong
decoction as given in the formula. When there is total suppression of
the urine, and there is grave danger, give from to a teacupful hot,
every hour or so. Take part of it (say 1 pint) and add 1 pint
glycerine. Saturate cloths in this
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and apply to those parts that are swollen with the dropsy. It should
be made hot and changed every time it gets cool. Cover the patient
warmly in bed, and have plenty of air in the room, but not too cold.
If this procedure is followed, it will not be long before there is a
free flow of urine, and the moment the local applications are made,
the water will start coming out of the skin, and thus relieve the
kidneys. We have seen cases where the patient was close to death,
having been given up as hopeless, come back from the edge of the
grave and be ultimately restored to perfect health.
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Cascara sagrada.
It is one of the best tonic laxatives.
The large intestine (the lower part).
Mandrake root.
Podophyllum peltatum.
Elecampane.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Is catarrh a local complaint?

What is the principal cause of catarrh?
Is fever a disease? If not, what is it?
What is the name of the grass that cures renal catarrh?
Which common plant is excellent for dropsy?
Is it for internal or external use?
Answers will be given next week.

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Lesson #10
When we treat of pulmonary disease, we are still on the trail of
catarrh that was, but has reached a very serious stags. The great
white scourge as it is called (namely tuberculosis) is the aftermath
of catarrhal and scrofulous disease, which has either been wrongly
treated, or has been neglected until it has eaten into those very
vital organs that provide the breath of life (the lungs). This breath
of life (oxygen) is so necessary that to be shut off from it for one
hour means death. It has been said that the blood is the life but
without an adequate supply of oxygen, the blood very soon becomes
loaded with toxic matter and waste material. Arterial blood is the
only blood that contains sufficient oxygen to supply the abundant
needs of the body and, in order to get an approximate idea of how
much oxygen is needed to vitalize and maintain the normal process of
metabolism, we give you the following valuable information.
Every time the heart beats, approximately two and one-half ounces of
blood are pumped into the pulmonary artery, thence into the lungs.
Medium or so-called normal inspiration of air occupies the time of
from four to five heartbeats or pulsations. There is not more
(normally) than twenty pints (2 gallons) of blood in the average
human adult. Therefore, it is known that 120 pulsations will pass all
the blood through the lungs. It has been roughly estimated that in a
normally developed, healthy adult, there are approximately six
hundred million air cells composing the lungs, and that eighty
gallons of oxygen (400 gallons of air)
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are inspired in twenty-four hours. But how does this enormous

quantity of oxygen get into the blood? Iron is the magnetic element
that attracts oxygen and, if there is sufficient iron in the blood,
as it passes through the lungs, it will take up the gaseous oxygen,
condense it into liquid and generate hemoglobin, which releases it to
the cells and tissues, enabling them to breathe out their carbon
dioxide and other waste gases, and re-absorb the life-giving oxygen.
Everyone knows that two atoms of oxygen unite with one atom of carbon
to form carbon dioxide, but when there is insufficient oxygen, only
one atom unites with carbon to produce carbon monoxide, and that is
where most of our troubles being anemia, low blood pressure, or
where there is an abundance of calcium, high blood pressure, because
calcium thickens the blood. It requires a great deal more pressure to
pump thick blood than it does to pump thin blood, and please make
special note that all this is brought about because there is not
sufficient iron in the blood to carry enough oxygen to the cells to
enable them to breathe and throw off their waste products. Cells are
not replaced by new ones as fast as the old ones break down and
decay. Pus is only formed when the cell decays. Therefore, it
requires no great stretch of imagination to see how vitally necessary
it is to have enough iron in the blood stream to convey sufficient
oxygen to all parts. Nearly every food we eat, or a very large
percentage, contains iron and oxygen. Wheat and most of the cereals
contain iron in the form of iron phosphate, as do many vegetables,
such as beets, tomatoes (really a fruit), spinach, lettuce, cabbage,
celery, carrots, turnips, squash, mustard greens, dandelion
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leaves, watercress, etc., but our principle source of organic iron

and oxygen is the fruits. The apple is loaded with those two
elements, particularly the winesap. All the berries, plums, prunes,
grapes, raisins, dates, figs, cherries, etc., contain organic iron in
abundance, and the citrus fruits, such as oranges, lemons, limes,
etc., are principally composed of citric acid, which is one third
oxygen.
Scrofula and, later tuberculosis, is brought about by a shortage of
iron and oxygen and an excess of sulphur and calcium, both of which
latter elements have a powerful affinity for oxygen and iron, and
form with them calcium sulphate (plaster of paris) and iron sulphate,
a styptic and producer of contraction and constipation.
It may be thought by some that this is not teaching Herbology, but we
desire to point out that all vegetables are Herbs, no matter if they
be called foods or medicines, and that unless there is a basic
understanding of the above facts, it is quite useless to study Herbs.
It has been said that one ounce of prevention is worth one pound of
cure, and any student who can assimilate the foregoing most vital and
basic facts will be far ahead of those who merely scan it over as if
it were unnecessary to know it.
One of the very finest Herbs in nature for the lungs and, especially,
where there is hemorrhage, is
COMFREY ROOT: Latin name, Symphytum Officinale, NATURAL ORDER:
Boraginaceae.
COMMON NAMES: Healing Herb, Bruisewort.
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HABITAT: It is a native of Europe but naturalized in America, growing

in moist places and on low grounds, and flowering all summer. The
root contains a large amount of mucilage which is best extracted with
water. Comfrey root has been used from very ancient times and is one
of natures greatest healers. It does not seem to matter much which
part of the body is broken or torn, either internally or externally,
comfrey will heal it quickly. It is a great cell proliferant or new
cell grower, it grows new flesh and bone alike, stops hemorrhage, and
is wonderful for coughs, soothing and healing the inflamed tissues in
a most remarkable manner.
FORMULA NO. 26: Mucilage of Comfrey Root.
2 oz. comfrey root (cut)
Put the root into the water and let stand for 12 hours. Bring to a
boil, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Strain, first through an
ordinary fine wire strainer, and then through a muslin or linen cloth
with pressure. Return the mucilage to the saucepan and add
6 ozs. honey and
2 ozs. glycerine. Simmer for 5 minutes. Allow to cool, bottle in
a wide-mouthed bottle or jar, and keep in a cool place.
DOSE: For coughs, raw, sore throat and slight hemorrhage, 1
wineglassful every hour until the tissues are healed and cough stops.
FOR HEMORRHAGE OF THE LUNGS: 1 teacupful, drunk slowly, a mouthful at
a time, taking one minute to each mouthful, until the cupful has been
taken. Then rest one hour and repeat until all soreness is gone and
the hemorrhage does not show in the sputum. Usually, the patient will
sleep and breathing will be easier. When the patient
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awakes, continue with the sane dosage for another 2 hours, after
which administer every 3 hours.
This is the most marvelous remedy for hemorrhage of the lungs or any
other part. It has saved thousands of lives and restored them to
health, even after they have been given up to die.
SPECIAL NOTE: While this treatment is being administered, no food
should be given for at least 12 hours, in order to get the comfrey
mucilage into the blood and to the lungs without any interference or
loss of energy. It is, in itself, very nourishing and, therefore,
there is no advantage to be obtained by adding food during the
treatment. If there is very much exhaustion from coughing, a little
well diluted brandy will help to keep the heart going and soothe the
patient to sleep.
For children, of course, the dose is less according to, age and
condition but, as it is quite harmless, the dosage can be safely
increased ad libito.
FOR OUTWARD APPLICATION: For wounds, burns, bruises, varicose ulcers,
etc., the part should first be painted with pure olive oil to prevent
sticking. Then saturate a thick layer of cotton with the comfrey
mucilage, and apply to the parts affected. Cover with waxed paper and
again with bandage, and leave on until nearly dry, when the whole
process should be repeated with a fresh application. If there is much
pus, instead of using the pure olive oil, use the oil of garlic (See
lesson #4). This will prevent or stop decay of the cells and pus
formation and, in all such cases, a teaspoonful
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or more of the oil of garlic should be taken internally. Infection is

thus made impossible and the healing process is hastened.
If earnest students paid the full price of the elementary course,
just for the above formula and the information given in this lesson,
they would have obtained more for their money in really true
knowledge of the healing art than could be obtained from any medical
course costing from ten to twenty times the price of this elementary
course, for, in the first place, the great white scourge kills off
the cream of our men, women and children by the thousands, and if the
intelligence imparted in this course be applied instead of drugs
which are supposed to kill germs, the countless thousands who suffer
and die prematurely will be saved and, therefore, this knowledge is
far beyond price - as priceless as life, itself.
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(1) No. It manifests in several parts of the system.

(2) Excess of albuminous and fibrinous matter exuding from the blood
and into the mucus tissues.
(3) No. It is an effort on the part of nature to discharge -waste and
useless products.
(4) Its common name is dog grass. Its Latin name is Triticum repense.
(5) Parsley root.
(6) It is principally for internal use but can and should be used
externally, too.
QUESTIONS ON THIS LESSON #10
(1) What element is the most vital and necessary?
(2) Is it a gaseous, liquid or solid element?
(3) Is it metallic or non-metallic?
(4) Through which organ principally is it taken into the blood?
(5) What other element is necessary to take it into the blood?
(6) What class of foods contains the greatest quantity of this vital
element in organic form?
Answers to above questions will be given in lesson #11.
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Lesson #11
In lesson #10, we talked about the blood and how it was kept supplied
with oxygen, principally through the magnetic element, iron,
attracting and carrying it as it passes through the lungs.
When we pointed out that four hundred gallons of air are inspired by
a normal healthy adult in twenty-four hours, that, doubtless, seemed
an enormous quantity, but it becomes comparatively snail when we
consider that more than two thousand gallons of liquid blood are
pumped by the heart in the same period of time. It has been said that
it takes a good mechanic to adjust a machine and keep it running, so
it behooves us to become acquainted with the marvelous mechanism of
the human body, so, like a true mechanic, we can at once recognize
the symptoms of disorder and adjust the mechanism of the machine.
The work physic has several different meanings (1) Primarily, pertaining to nature, natural, or according to the
laws of nature;
(2) The science of medicine and the medicines used in the cure of
disease;
(3) A cathartic medicine.
This is according to standard medical dictionaries. The word,
physician, then, in its true sense, means One who employs medicines
that operate in accordance with the laws of nature.
In this elementary course, we can only give the bare elementary facts
pertaining to the ancient and only real Science of Medicine,
HERBOLOGY, and we are interested in grounding you thoroughly in those
elements.
As above stated, more than two thousand gallons of blood circulate
through the human body in twenty-four hours (of course,
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it is the same two gallons repeating its circuit over and over
again). This is the equivalent of 256,000 pounds of blood passing any
given point in twenty-four hours, and the most amazing thing is that
this enormous amount of power and energy is all brought about by a
comparatively small organ or engine which we call the heart.
According to the highest scientific authorities, no machine has ever
been invented, possessing anything like the power of the human heart.
Is there any wonder that we hear and read daily that someone has died
of heart trouble?
Not only does this enormous amount of blood circulate, but is also
performs miracles on its way. It picks up oxygen in the lungs, and
delivers an equivalent amount of carbon dioxide and other waste
gasses to be excreted through the lungs. In the small intestine, it
picks up material for the renewal of every organ and cell in the body
and, at the same time, discharges waste matter to be carried out
through the colon. As it passes through the kidneys and bladder, it
throws out other waste matter and supplies new material for the
reconstruction of those organs.
The same applies to the skin, brain, heart, bone, and every
individual part of the whole organism, and finally as it passes
through the liver, it discharges its own dead cells (dead blood).
Of all the vital organs in the body, the heart is the hardest worked,
the least understood, and the most likely to suffer from some
affection.
At this point, therefore, we bring you some preliminary information
about a few wonderful Herbs which have proven themselves
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the best remedies for various heart troubles.

ROMAN MOTHERWORT: Latin name, Leonura Cardiaoa.
PARTS USED: The whole Herb.
NATURAL ORDER: Labiat.
COMMON NAMES: Lions tail, throwwort.
HABITAT: Native of many parts of Europe and naturalized in United
States, growing on banks and under hedges in gravelly or calcareous
soil.
Apart from being a master heart remedy, this Herb is one of the best
emmenagogues in the whole of nature. It is diaphoretic,
antispasmodic, tonic, nervine, and probably the best general heart
tonic known. Its special indications are weak and nervous heart,
palpitation, endocarditis, pericarditis, intermittent pulse, spasms,
fits, epilepsy, St. Vitus dance, low fevers, influenza, colds,
chills, etc.
FORMULA NO. 27: Syrup of Motherwort
4 ozs. motherwort Herb (cut)
2 lbs. brown sugar
Put Herb into cold water and allow to stand for six hours. Bring to a
boil, simmer for 20 minutes; strain and add the brown sugar. Simmer
for 5 minutes.
Remove scum as it arises. Set aside to cool and, when cold, bottle
DOSE: For ladies and young women suffering from delayed menstruation,
1 tablespoonful in hot water, 3 or 4 times a day, especially near the
time. When normal menstruation has been reinstated, a
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tablespoonful in cold water, 3 times a day. For heart troubles, a

tablespoonful every 3 hours, until relief has been obtained, then
less according to requirements.
SPECIAL NOTE: In all chronic heart troubles, it should be taken 3 or
4 times a day for several weeks or months. It is perfectly harmless
and can be taken almost ad libito. This applies also to epileptic
fits and nerve exhaustion. For children suffering with what is known
as St. Vitus dance, nervous twitchings and spasms, from a
teaspoonful to a dessertspoonful 3 or 4 times a day, according to age
and condition.
For influenza, severe colds and low fevers, special treatment is
necessary. Follow these special directions for best results. The
patient is to be warmly covered in bed. Give 2 tablespoonfuls of the
Syrup of Motherwort in pint boiling water, or as hot as can be
taken. Watch the patient to see if beads of perspiration appear upon
the forehead and face within one hour. If not, repeat the dose until
patient is perspiring freely.
SPECIAL NOTE: There is no danger of febrile excitement. It calms and
supports the heart and nerves and is, therefore, not in the least
dangerous to use in large doses. Some cases respond very quickly to
its action, while others are more stubborn. Proceed along these lines
until you have overcome the fever, and your patients life will be
saved. We have never known it to fail in any case over a period of
nearly forty years, and clinical evidence from many parts of the
world from Herbalists who have used it in
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desperate cases, all report similar results.

In order to give our elementary students a little better
understanding of this marvelous Herb and its immense value in all
heart troubles, please carefully note the following important facts:
Sir Lauder Brunton, one of Englands most famous medical scientists,
some years ago, stated before the British Medical Association that
calcium chloride is a great heart nutrient. He pointed out
particularly that heart failure, from post-influenzal pneumonia, may
be averted by the extended use of calcium chloride. Many other
reports have come to light of the very great food value of Herbs
containing calcium chloride. Motherwort contains an abundance of it.
By the mysterious aid of lime or calcium in the soil, motherwort is
able to draw to itself the green chloride and blend it into calcium
chloride in organic non-poisonous form. Being soluble in water, it
easily enters the blood and quickly finds its way to the heart
muscles and other tissues, where it replaces the lost strength or
energy expended in the enormous amount of work performed by the
heart. It is known that the heart consumes a large amount of calcium
chloride. This advanced information does not properly belong in an
elementary course, but we give it to you for two reasons;
(1) Heart troubles, weakness, poor circulation, menstrual
difficulties, etc., are among the commonest of complaints met with
and, for any or all of these, Motherwort is the remedy par
excellence;
(2) We want you to get some idea of the comprehensive range of
detailed information
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contained in the Advanced Treatise on Herbology, and this is just one

instance of what you nay expect when you have grounded yourself in
the Elementary Course, and are ready to take up the Advanced Study
Course.
There are many wonderful heart remedies in Natures Garden. Each of
them is individual, seemingly especially designed and created for
some specific or particular form of heart trouble. We shall treat of
two or three of the best of them, but we have not space enough left
in this lesson. So, we are going to give you some very valuable
information, as briefly as possible, on how the most nourishing
family of plants (the line plants) are enabled to take advantage of
certain so-called waste matters and convert them into the best
nourishing foods known to man. On the nodules of growing legumes
(peas, beans and clovers) we find tiny, almost microscopical living
organisms that have the power to change the chemical nature of the
plants, so they are enabled to absorb the element, nitrogen, from the
air and soil. They are called nitrobacterin, and they actually draw
the nitrogen from the air, and so provide the plant, itself, with an
abundance of nitrogenous or proteid natter, but they also enrich the
soil with nitrates and nitrites. These are all oxygen carriers.
Attracting the nitrogen, they enable the potassium and sodium in the
soil to take up oxygen and present it to the plant.
Nitrates carry three atoms of oxygen and one atom of nitrogen.
Nitrites carry two atoms of oxygen and one atom of nitrogen.
Without the action of these tiny, microscopical plants, proteid and
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protein foods would be impossible. Later, we shall again refer to

this strange phenomenon and try to show how these are both used and
abused in the human organism.
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS IN LESSON #10
(1) Oxygen.
(2) Gaseous.
(3) Non-metallic.
(4) Through the lungs.
(5) Iron, principally, although other elements are oxygen carriers.
(See later lessons).
(6) Fruits, apples, berries, etc.
(1)
and
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
What organic chemical compound is the greatest of all heart foods

medicines?
What particular Herb contains it in abundance?
What is its Latin name?
Which family of plants is most nourishing?
Which Herb mentioned is good for delayed menstruation?
What else is it good for?
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Lesson #12
In Lesson #11, we mentioned only one Herb to be used in the treatment
of heart diseases and, since there are many causes and conditions of
heart trouble, we feel a few more Herbs and herbal formulas should be
mentioned, with their effect and control upon the heart. There are
several poisonous Herbs which are used by the medical profession, but
these will be omitted for the present, as we believe in using only
the non-poisonous herbs, those that have a beneficial effect upon the
heart, blood vessels and nerves, those that create a true anabolic
instead of a catabolic effect.
An Herb which has won admiration of Herbalists of the present day,
and can be traced back hundreds of years, mentioned in Grieves
articles on Folklore, is the Hawthorn. As Grieve quaintly says, The
Hawthorn is the badge of the Ogilvies and gets one of its commonest
popular names from blooming in May. Many country villagers believe
that Hawthorn flowers still bear the smell of the Great Plague of
London. The tree was formerly regarded as sacred, probably from a
tradition that it furnished the Crown of Thorns. The device of a
Hawthorn bush was chosen by Henry VII, because a small crown from the
helmet of Richard III was discovered hanging on it after the battle
of Bosworth.
Hawthorn is called Crataegus Oxyacantha, from the Greek, kratos,
meaning hardness (of the wood), oxus (sharp) and akantha (a thorn).
The tree attains a height of thirty feet, and lives to a great age.
It passes a single seed-vessel to each blossom, producing a separate
fruit which, when ripe, is a brilliant red, and this is in
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miniature a stony apple. Throughout all Europe, it is known as a very

fine cardiac tonic, curative for organic and functional heart
disorders, such as dyspnea, rapid and feeble heart action,
hypertrophy, valvular insufficiency, and heart oppression.
HAWTHORN: Latin name, Crataegus Oxyacantha (Linn.).
PARTS USED: Fruit (berries).
NATURAL ORDER: Rosacea.
COMMON NAMES: English Hawthorn, May, Mayblossom, quick, thorn,
whitethorn, haw, ladies neat, bread and cheese tree.
HABITAT: Europe, North Africa, Western Asia.
In addition to being a wonderful heart remedy, this Herb has other
virtues, probably equally as great, being used as a diuretic,
astringent and tonic, also used for sore throat, and as a diuretic in
dropsy and kidney troubles.
Hawthorn should be prescribed with Motherwort, Cactus Grandiflora, or
any of the Herbs which follow in this lesson.
FORMULA NO. 28: Infusion of Motherwort.
3 ozs. Motherwort Herb, cut
1 oz. Hawthorn berries, cut
Boil the water and, while boiling, pour over the Herb. Cover and
steep for 15 minutes. Strain, - cool, and bottle in a clean
receptacle. Keep in a cool place.
DOSE: A wineglassful 3 or 4 times a day. Children, in proportion to
age.
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Another Herb, deserving of our consideration, is the common

Asparagus. While, as we know, it is a well known table delicacy, it
dates back to the time of Cato, the Elder, 200 years B. C, and
Plinys time; was noticed by Gerard in 1597 and 1670, being used for
its medicinal qualities. Its virtues were well known in the treatment
of stone or gravel suffered by those of sedentary habits, also very
beneficial in cases of dropsy. The fresh expressed juice was taken in
tablespoonful doses.
It was not used as a heart tonic until English herbalists discovered
its value in treating chronic heart conditions, for which it has
proved to be a very useful remedy.
ASPARAGUS: Latin name, Asparagus officinalis (Linn.).
NATURAL ORDER: Liliacea.
PARTS USED: Root or seed.
ACTION: Aromatic, diuretic, laxative, cardiac, sedative.
HABITAT: Southern Russia, Poland, Greece, and cultivated in the
United States.
USES: In the treatment of various heart conditions, especially
hypertrophy (heart enlargement), dropsy, gravel in the kidneys,
bladder or gall bladder.
FORMULA NO. 29: Infusion of Asparagus.
1 oz. Asparagus root or seed
1 pint distilled water.
Place the root or seed in cold water and let stand one hour. Bring to
a boil and slowly simmer for 20 minutes. Strain, cool, and keep in a
cool place.
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DOSE: 1 wineglassful every 3 or 4 hours.

NOTE: Do not underestimate the value of this Herb, as it will be
found of great assistance in the treatment of the diseases for which
it is indicated.
Next in order, we shall learn of an Herb which has saved much
suffering in cases of hypertrophy, of the heart, where there was
pain. This Herb has given relief when morphine would not allay the
pain. If given in cases where morphine is given, it will prolong the
effect of the morphine, raking it possible to reduce the dose, and it
may be given less often. I have seen cases that got relief within ten
minutes after the first dose. This Herb is none other than our lowly
Bugle Weed, a very common plant but, at times, worth its weight in
gold.
BUGLEWEED: Latin name, Lycopus Virginicus (Linn.).
NATURAL ORDER: Labiata.
PART USED: The Herb.
COMMON NAMES: Water bugle, sweet bugle, Virginia water horehound,
gipsyweed.
HABITAT: An American plant growing in North. America on damp, shady
ground. (There are two other bugle plants, closely resembling
Bugleweed, both in appearance and medicinal properties).
ACTION: Aromatic, sedative, astringent and mildly narcotic. Used to
alleviate pain in the heart, coughs, bleeding from lungs, consumption
and biliary disorders.
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FORMULA NO. 30: Infusion of Bugleweed

2 ozs. Bugleweed Herb (cut)
Place the Herb in cold water; let stand 1 hour.
Bring to boiling point; simmer 20 minutes.
Strain and, if desired, add lb. brown sugar, then simmer 5 minutes.
Strain again, if scum arises. Set aside to cool, bottle and keep in a
cool place.
DOSE: From a wineglassful to a teacupful every 3 or 4 hours, more
often, if desired.
In the Modern Herbal, Grieve tells us: In herbal treatment, an
infusion of this plant is still considered very useful in arresting
haemorrhages and is employed in coughs and spitting of blood in
incipient consumption and also in some biliary disorders.
In its action, it rather resembles digitalis, lowering the pulse and
Lessoning its frequency; it allays irritation and cough, and
equalizes the circulation and has been termed one of the mildest and
best narcotics in the world. It is used at times for the bad after
effects of drinking.
Culpepper makes great claims for it: It is wonderful in curing all
ulcers and sores, gangrenes and fistulas, the green leaves being
preferred in these cases.
The last to be learned in this course of lessons, on heart
conditions, will be the old standard, Lily of the Valley, used
since time immemorial in the treatment of heart complaints. Never is
there a book published on Herbs without mentioning the wonderful
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virtues of this most marvelous botanical.

LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY: Latin name, Convallaria magalis (Linn.).
COMMON NAME: May lily, convallaria, our ladys tears, convalllily,
lily constancy, ladder-to-heaven, Jacobs ladder, male lily.
NATURAL ORDER: Liliacea.
PARTS USED: Flowers, leaves, whole Herb.
HABITAT: A native of Europe, distributed over North America, Northern
Asia, England and Scotland.
USES: A cardiac tonic and diuretic, closely resembling digitalis,
although less powerful, strongly recommended in valvular heart
disease, cardiac debility, and dropsy. It slows the disturbed action
of a weak, irritated heart while, at the same time, increasing its
power. A perfectly safe remedy. No harm has been known to occur from
taking it in full and frequent doses, it being much more preferable
in this respect to digitalis, which is apt to accumulate in the blood
with poisonous results.
FORMULA NO. 31: Infusion of Lily-of-the-Valley.
oz. Lily-of-the-Valley Herb (cut)
Place the Herb in water; bring to boiling point; simmer 5 minutes;
cool, strain and keep in cool place. Take in tablespoonful doses.
Children, in proportion to age.
Where there are no symptoms of diabetes, most of these formulas may
be made more palatable by adding brown sugar or honey and, in case of
the formulas being kept sometime, from 1 to 2 ounces of best grade
glycerine may be added to a 16-ounce infusion.
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(1) Calcium chloride.

(2) Motherwort.
(3) Leonura Cardiaca.
(4) Motherwort.
(5) Motherwort.
(6) Weak and nervous heart, endocarditis, pericarditis, intermittent
pulse, spasms, fits, epilepsy, St. Vitus dance, low fevers,
influenza, nervous twitching, colds and chills.
(1) What Herbs are best to use in rapid and feeble heart action?
(2) Give their Latin names.
(3) What common Herb did the English discover, which proves very
beneficial in chronic heart disease?
(4) What Herb were you cautioned not to underestimate the value of in
this Lesson?
(5) What Herb or Herbs would you use to relieve pain in Chronic
hypertrophy of the heart, or to prolong the use of a narcotic?
(6) What Herbs are preferred to digitalis? Why?
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Lesson #13
Since there are only eight more Lessons in this course, we feel the
student should have as much information as possible covering the
various uses of Herbs, in order to obtain the desired results in his
practice. We shall, therefore, give a list of those most important
botanicals, together with some very valuable formulas with each
lesson. This will better prepare the student for the more advanced
course, which will follow immediately upon the completion of these
twenty lessons.
We will give you the ingredients of a fine anthelmintic or vermifuge
(intestinal and seat worm destroyer), taking each Herb in its turn;
then, we will incorporate them all into a single formula.
TANSY: Latin name, Tanacetum Vulgare (Linn.).
PART USED: Herb.
COMMON NAME: Buttons.
HABITAT: Widely spread over Europe and the United States.
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES: Anthelmintic, tonic, stimulant, emmenagogue.
Tansy is largely used for expelling worms in children.
FORMULA NO. 32: Infusion of Tansy.
1 oz. Tansy Herb (cut)
16 ozs. distilled water
Boil the water and, while boiling, pour over the Herb.
Cover and keep in a hot place to steep 10 minutes.
Strain, bottle, and keep in a cool place.
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DOSE: to 1 teacupful night and morning, fasting during the time.

This may be repeated with safety. In small children, reduce dose
according to age.
Tansy has many medicinal properties and is used in cases of hysteria
and kidney weakness. The infusion may be taken in wine-glassful
doses, repeated frequently. It forms an excellent and safe
emmenagogue and is of good service in low forms of fever, in ague and
hysterial, nervous affections. As a diaphoretic and nervine, it is
also useful. In moderate doses, the plant and its essential oils are
stomachic and cordial, being anti-flatulent and serving to allay
spasms. In large doses, it becomes a violent irritant and induces
venous congestion of the abdominal organs. For the above-mentioned
ailments, it has been used since the time of Tusser in 1577 and was
one of the native plants dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Mixed with
elder leaves, it is very effectual in keeping away flies. It is
wonderful in the treatment of gout (preferably the green Herb) with
fasting during the treatment.
All of the old English herbalists mention its use for this purpose.
Next, in order, is our common Wormwood. Three kinds are mentioned in
English, German and Chinese writings - Wormwood common, Wormwood
Roman and Wormwood Sea. The one used in this formula is the common
Wormwood.
WORMWOOD, COMMON: Latin name, Artemisia Absinthium (Linn.).
PARTS USED: Whole Herb
HABITAT: Europe, Siberia, and the United States.
COMMON NAMES: Green ginger, old woman, Ajenjo.
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ACTION: Tonic, stomachic, febrifuge, anthelmintic.

USES: Enfeebled digestion and debility. Excellent to expel worms.
Ancient bocks mention its use to counteract poisoning by hemlock,
toadstools and the bite of the sea dragon. The green leaves are used
as antiseptic fomentations; also used in falling sickness (epilepsy).
Wormwood tea for melancholy, yellow jaundice and dropsy is of great
value.
From Grieves Herbal, we quote, The flowers dried and powdered, are
most effectual as a vermifuge, and considered as excellent in agues,
xxx excellent for persons of highly nervous temperament.
FORMULA NO. 33: Infusion of Wormwood.
1 oz. Wormwood Herb (cut)
Boil the water and, while boiling, pour over the Herb; steep 10 to 12
minutes; cool, strain, bottle, and keep in a cool place.
DOSE: Adults, a wineglassful 3 times a day before meals.
Children, 1 teaspoonful to a wineglassful 3 times a day, according to
age.
Our next botanical is Wormseed, Levant, an Herb used as a Vermifuge
for expelling round worms. Mentioned by Tragus in Brunfels Herbal,
in 1531, imported to Italy, and mentioned as having its most positive
effect upon round worms, with less effect upon tape worms or thread
worms. Also claimed to be one of the oldest and most common
anthelmintics, especially for children.
WORMSEED, LEVANT: Latin name, Artemesia Cina (Berg).
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PARTS USED: Unexpanded flower buds.

HABITAT: Russia, Siberia, Turkestan, and Chinese Mongolia.
COMMON NAMES: Santonica, Semen Gin, Semen Sanctum, Semen contra,
Vermes, Semen Santonici, Artemisia Letcheana, Kar. and Kir.,
Artemisia Maritime, Var., pauciflora, Web., Stechmanniana, Bess., A.
chamaemelifolia, Vill.
USES: To expel round worms.
An old herbal tells us, In domestic practice, the seeds or buds are
used, powdered, combined with honey or molasses, the dose being 10 to
30 grains, night and morning.
FORMULA NO. 34: Infusion of Wormseed, Levant.
oz. Wormseed, Levant, seeds or unexpanded flower buds.
Cover and put in a hot place to steep for 5 minutes.
Cool, strain, bottle, and keep in a cool place.
DOSE: Adults, 1 tablespoonful to wineglassful morning and night.
Children, 1 teaspoonful to a wineglassful morning and night.
Wormseed, Levant contains Santonin and is very bitter if given in
infusion, unless mixed with other Herbs. We prefer to use it in its
powdered form.
The last Herb in this formula is Chamomile, German. There are several
kinds, but the one used here is the German Chamomile.
CHAMOMILE, GERMAN: Latin name, Matricaria Chamomilla (Linn.).
PARTS USED: Flowers.
HABITAT: Europe, North Africa, and the temperate regions of Asia,
growing wild in Great Britain.
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ACTION: Carminative, sedative, tonic. An excellent remedy for

childrens ailments, a nerve sedative, and a tonic to the
gastrointestinal tract. Used during dentition, in cases of earache,
neuralgic pains, stomach disorders, and infantile convulsions.
FORMULA NO. 35: Infusion of German Chamomile
oz. German Chamomile flowers
Boil the water and, while boiling, pour over the flowers; allow to
stand until cool, strain, bottle, and keep in a cool place. Use
granite vessel and keep lid on while infusing.
DOSE: For children, 1 teaspoonful in frequent doses, if desired.
Adults: 1 tablespoonful to 1 wineglassful.
When the above mentioned Herbs are compounded, they serve as a very
good anthelmintic or vermifuge, especially in children, and equally
as good results in adults, except that we increase the dose.
FORMULA NO. 36: Infusion
oz. Tansy Herb
oz. Wormwood Herb
oz. Wormseed, Levant, buds
oz. Chamomile flowers
Boil the water and, when boiling, pour over the Herbs. Allow to
simmer 2 or 3 minutes, cool, strain and bottle. Keep in a cool place.
(Always use granite ware vessels when steeping Herbs).
DOSE: Children: 1 teaspoonful to a tablespoonful twice daily.
Adults: 1 tablespoonful to a wineglassful twice daily.
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This infusion may be sweetened with molasses, honey or brown sugar,

if found too bitter.
Below is an excellent formula, to be used in powdered form, which is
less trouble to prepare, and we think it gives as good results as
most other formulas.
FORMULA NO. 37: Pink Root Anthelmintic Powder
2 drams Pink Root Powder
2 drams Levante Wormseed Powder
6 grains Santonine Powder
l grains Mandrake Root Powder
Mix well and divide into 12 powders.
DIRECTIONS: Children, 1 powder 3 or 4 times a day, mixed with honey,
molasses, or jelly; until all powders are taken.
This treatment should be repeated within a week or so in order to
destroy young worms, before they mature, which possibly have hatched
from eggs left in the intestines. To relieve the itching in rectum,
injections with warm water in which garlic or onions have been
crushed, is very beneficial. The outside of the rectum should always
be kept clean by washing with soap and water. As worms sometimes
migrate to the sexual organs, itching in these parts nay indicate
their presence. The injection mentioned above should also be extended
to these organs.
Below, we will give you the names of other anthelmintics, some of
which are equally as effective as those we have mentioned:
BEARS PAW ROOT
JERUSALEM OAK FLOWERS
KOUSSO FLOWERS
MANDRAKE ROOT
POMEGRANATE BARK
GARLIC CLOVES
KAMALA
MALE FERN ROOT
PINK ROOT
PUMPKIN SEEDS
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You will note that, in Formula No. 37, we have included Mandrake
Root. If a good laxative, such as Mandrake, Cascara Sagrada, Indian
Senna leaves, etc., are used, it obviates the necessity of the usual
dose of castor oil which children so much dislike. In using the above
Herbs and formulas, one should use good judgment not to overdose the
patient. Follow your instructions in these lessons, as the doses
given are safe and reliable.
TAPEWORM
In order that we may be properly prepared to treat patients that have
tapeworm, we are giving you a very much-used formula, which has been
given in our practice for years with satisfactory results.
FORMULA No. 38:
60 grains Bears Paw Root Powder
l
Mandrake Root Powder

4
Jalap Root Powder

12 drops Broom pine oil
Mix well and fill into 6 capsules, equally divided.
DIRECTIONS: Take 1 capsule every 10 minutes until all are taken.
Examine stools closely and do not forget the thinnest part bears the
head. Doctors generally let the patient fast for a day or two before
taking tapeworm remedies, but this is unnecessary, because the worm,
being a parasite, cannot be starved. This only makes the patient feel
weak and nauseated, and when he finally takes the medicine on a
starved stomach, he may throw it up. A far better way, from our
experience, is to advise the patient to eat, for a day or so, foods
the tapeworm dislikes, such as onions, garlic, pickles and salted
fish. This weakens the worm and tends to loosen his grip, so that
when the medicine is taken, it acts upon the tapeworm and causes it
to be expelled more easily.
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Our next Lesson will be made up of antilithics (medicines preventing

formation of gravel and stones) and some of these Herbs are claimed
to dissolve hard, calcareous deposits already established in the
kidneys, bladder, gall bladder, etc.
(1) Hawthorn berries.
(2) Cratgus Oxyacantha (Linn.).
(3) Asparagus.
(4) Asparagus.
(5) Bugleweed Herb.
(6) Lily-of-the-Valley and Bugleweed, because they may be taken in
frequent doses, without the danger of their accumulating in the blood
with poisonous results.
(1) What is the result of too large doses of Tansy?
(2) What Herb counteracts poisoning from Hemlock and toadstools?
(3) Write from memory the formula for Wormwood, including dosage,
etc.
(4) What Herb has its most positive effect upon round worms?
(5) What other therapeutic value has Chamomile besides being a worm
expeller for children?
(6) Why was Mandrake Root added to Formula No. 37?
(7) Is the Tapeworm a parasite, and is it easily starved out?
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Lesson #14
ANTILITHICS is an important subject, as you know, and one with which
every herbalist should be thoroughly familiar. There is seldom a day
that the doctor is not confronted with a bad case of kidney, bladder
or gall stones to treat. These calcareous deposits cause great
suffering, and operations to bring about relief are rarely
successful. The herbalist, who knows his Herbs well, is usually
unfailing in bringing about relief, with no adhesions, etc., as an
after result. We have known many cases where stones as large as a
marble have completely disappeared in six weeks treatment, and the
formula used will be given you in this lesson.
PICHI TOPS: Latin name, Fabiana Imbricata (Rutz and Paron).
PARTS USED: Leaves, twigs, dried.
NATURAL ORDER: Solanceae.
COMMON NAME: Fabiana.
HABITAT: Chile, Peru, Bolivia, and Argentine Republic.
MEDICINAL ACTION: Apart from being an excellent remedy for the
dissolution of stones, this Herb will be found useful as tonic,
cholagogue, a valuable terebintic (turpentime), diuretic, largely
used in acute vesical catarrh, giving very favorable results where
urinary irritation is caused by gravel. It is said to ease the
irritability and assist in the, expulsion of renal, urethral or
cystic calculi, and is very useful in the treatment of jaundice and
dyspepsia, due to lack of biliary secretion. This herb is, however,
contraindicated in organic disease of the kidneys, although
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cases of renal hemorrhage from Brights disease have been greatly

benefitted by its use. It has been used, also, for gonorrhea and
gonorrhoeal prostatitis.
FORMULA NO. 39: Infusion of Pichi Tops.
1 oz. Pichi Tops (leaves or twigs), cut
Put the Herb into the water and allow to stand one hour. Bring to a
boil and simmer 10 minutes, closely covered. Strain and cool. Bottle
DOSE: 1 wineglassful every 4 hours.
NOTE: Honey added to this infusion, after straining, makes it more
agreeable to the taste.
Another Herb, very beneficial and effective, in gravel and calculous
deposits, is the Gravel Root (Queen of the Meadow). This should not
be confused with Gravel Plant, as they are not the same. Gravel Plant
acts only on affections of the bladder and urinary organs and not
specifically upon calculi; in other words, its action is similar to
Buchu and Uva-Ursi.
Gravel Root and Gravel Leaves are used the same, except the root is
more potent, and the dose of the root is 30 grains, while that of the
leaves is 60 grains. Gravel Root is also called Purple Boneset, and I
advise you not to confuse Purple Boneset with our common Boneset.
They, also, are different Herbs. If you follow the Latin name, when
in doubt, you will make no errors; in fact, you should know the Latin
names of every one of these plants
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as well as you know their common names, and be able to tell their
synonyms.
GRAVEL ROOT: Latin name, Eupatorium purpureum (Linn).
PARTS USED: Root or leaves.
SYNONYMS: Trumpet-weed, Gravelweed, Joe-Pye Weed, Jopi Weed, Queenof-the-Meadow Root, Purple Boneset, Eupatorium purpureum,trifoliatum
and maculatum, Eupatorium Verticillatum, Eupatorium ternifolium,
Hempweed.
HABITAT: Indigenous to North America, and is common from Canada to
Florida, growing in swampy and rich, low grounds, where it blossoms
throughout the summer months.
MEDICINAL ACTION: Diuretic, nervine. Formerly the use of purpleflowered Boneset was very similar to that of the ordinary Boneset. It
is especially valuable as a diuretic and stimulant as well as an
astringent tonic, and is considered a valuable remedy in dropsy,
strangury, gravel, hematuria, gout and rheumatism, exerting a special
influence upon chronic renal and cystic troubles.
FORMULA NO. 40: Infusion of Gravel Root.
1 oz. Gravel Root (cut)
16 ozs. distilled water.
Put the root into the water and allow to stand for 2 hours. Bring to
a boil and simmer 20 minutes. Cool and strain, bottle and keep in a
cool place. If it is to be kept long, add 2 ounces pure glycerine to
the infusion, after straining, and while still hot.
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DOSE: 1 tablespoonful to a wineglassful 3 or 4 times a day. Children,

1 teaspoonful to 1 wineglassful, 3 times a day, according to age.
A formula for stony deposits is seldom made without this botanical
making its appearance therein.
One of the most beautiful botanicals, rarely thought of by laymen, is
one of our most virtuous plants in the treatment of calculous
deposits. This plant is not so much noted for its ability to reduce
or dissolve stones as it is to expel them from their location. The
name is Hydrangea.
HYDRANGEA: Latin name, Hydrangea arborescens (Linn.).
NATURAL ORDER: Saxifragace.
SYNONYMS: Wild Hydrangea, Seven Barks, Hydrangea Vulgaris, Common
Hydrangea.
PARTS USED: Dried rhizome, roots.
HABITAT: The United States of America.
MEDICINAL ACTION AND USES: Diuretic, cathartic, tonic. The decoction
is said to have been used with great advantage by the Cherokee
Indians and, later, by the settlers, for calculous accumulations. It
does not cure stone in the bladder but, as demonstrated to the
medical profession by Dr. S. W. Butler, of Burlington, New Jersey, it
removes gravelly deposits and relieves the pain consequent on their
emission. As many as one hundred and twenty calculi have been known
to come from one person under its use. The fluid extract is
principally used for earthy deposits, alkaline urine, chronic gleet,
and mucous irritation of the bladder in aged
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persons. A concentrated syrup with brown sugar or honey, or a simple

decoction of the root, may also be used.
In overdoses, it will cause vertigo, oppressions of the chest, etc.
The leaves are tonic, cathartic, diuretic and silagogue. The dose of
the fluid extract is 30 to 75 drops, while that of the syrup is 1
teaspoonful 3 times a day.
FORMULA NO. 4l: Decoction of Hydrangea.
2 oz. Hydrangea root, cut
Put the root into the water and allow to stand 2 hours. Bring to the
boil; simmer for 30 minutes. Strain, and return the liquor to the
vessel. Reduce to 1 pint; add 4 ounces pure glycerine. Allow to cool,
bottle, and keep in a cool place.
DOSE: Adults, 1 tablespoonful in an equal amount of water 3 or 4
times a day.
Children, 1 teaspoonful or more, according to age. May be given in
honey water, if desired.
Since we will need an Herb that will act as a good astringent, to
assist in cases of hemorrhage, such a botanical should be given here,
that it may be incorporated into our antilithic formula. We will take
one of the best, an Herb used for centuries for this purpose, the
European Golden Rod.
GOLDEN ROD: Latin name, Solidago Virgaurea (Linn.).
NATURAL ORDER: Conpositae.
SYNONYMS: Verge dOr; Solidago, Goldruthe, Woundwort, Aarons Rod.
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PART USED: Leaves.

HABITAT: Europe, including Great Britain, Central Asia, North
America.
MEDICINAL ACTION AND USES: Aromatic, carminative, stimulant.
Grieves Herbal says: Golden Rod is an ingredient in the Swiss
Vulnerary, faltrank. It is astringent and diuretic, and efficacious
for stone in the bladder. It is recorded that in 1788 a boy of ten,
after taking the infusion for some months, passed quantities of
gravel, fifteen large stones weighing up to l ounces, and fifty over
the size of a pea. It allays sickness due to weak digestion.
In powder it is used for cicatrization of old ulcers. It has been
recommended in many maladies, as it is a good diaphoretic in warm
infusion and is, in this form, also helpful in dysmenorrhoea and
amenorrhoea. As a spray and given internally, it is of great value in
diphtheria. Used in urinary obstruction, especially when calculi
causes bleeding, it is very valuable.
FORMULA NO. 42: Infusion of Golden Rod.
1 oz. Golden Rod Leaves, cut
Put the Herb into the cold water and allow to stand 2 hours; bring to
a boil, simmer 20 minutes, strain and cool. Bottle and keep in a cool
place.
DOSE: 1 wineglassful every 3 to 4 hours.
Next, in such a formula as we are contemplating, must be an Herb that
will give tone to the urinary organs. We select our well-known
Bearberry, also called Uva-Ursi.
BEARBERRY: Latin name, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi (Sprang).
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NATURAL ORDER: Eircaceae.

SYNONYMS: Arbutus Uva-Ursi, Uva Ursi, Upland Cranberry, Universe
Vine, Mountain Cranberry, Mountain box, Bears Grape, Wild Cranberry,
Kinnikinnick, Mealberry, Sagackhomi.
PART USED: The leaves.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES AND ACTION: Diuretic, astringent, tonic and
nephritic.
In consequence of the powerful astringency of the leaves, Bearberry
has a place not only in all the old herbals, but also in the modern
Pharmacopeia. Records show it was used in the thirteenth century by
the Welsh Physicians of Myddfai.It was described by Clusius in 1601
and recommended for medicinal use in 1763 by Gerhard of Berlin, and
others. It appears in the London Pharmacopeia in 1788 and doubtless
was used there long before. The name, Arbutus, is often substituted
for Bearberry in olden works.
The usual form of administration is in the form of an infusion, which
has a soothing as well as an astringent effect, and marked diuretic
action. It is of great value in diseases of the bladder and kidneys,
strengthening and imparting tone to the urinary passages. There is an
antiseptic effect set up by its use upon the urinary mucus membrane.
Bearberry leaves are, therefore, used in inflammatory diseases of the
urinary tract, urethritis, cystitis, etc.
FORMULA NO. 43: Infusion of Bearberry Leaves.
1 oz. Bearberry Leaves, cut
Boil the water, and while boiling, pour over the leaves.
Cover and steep 10 minutes. Strain, cool, and bottle in
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a clean receptacle. Keep in a cool place.

DOSE: 1 wineglassful 3 or 4 times a day before meals. Children, in
proportion to age.
Now, we need something for inflammation of the mucus membrane, and we
select Shave Grass, as its constituents are practically everything we
could ask for in the following complete formula.
SHAVE GRASS: Latin name, Equisetum arvense (Linn.).
NATURAL ORDER: Equisetaceae.
COMMON NAMES: Horsetails, Horsetail grass, Pewterwort, Dutch Rushes,
Paddock-pipes, Bottle-brush.
PART USED: Herb.
HABITAT: Great Britain, Sweden, Australia.
MEDICINAL USES AND ACTION: Diuretic and astringent, beneficial in
dropsy, gravel and kidney affections generally. A dram of the dried,
powdered Herb, taken 3 or 4 times a day, has proved very effectual in
spitting of blood. The ashes of this plant are valuable in acidity of
the stomach, dyspepsia, etc., administered in 10 to 20 grain doses.
In the treatment of cystic ulcerations and ulcers of the urinary
passages, hemorrhage, etc., it is one of the best. It acts well as an
emmenagogue, being cooling and astringent. The decoction applied
externally will stop bleeding and assist in quick healing. Use it to
reduce swelling of the eyelids. Culpepper quotes Galen in saying it
will heal sinews, though they be cut in sunder, and speaks of it
highly in bleeding at the nose, a use to which it is still put by the
people of our country.
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Culpepper says it will cure vile ulcers inward, and heal ruptures in
children.
FORMULA NO. 44: Infusion of Shave Grass.
1 oz. Shave Grass (cut)
Boil the water and, while boiling, pour over the Herb. Cover and
steep 15 minutes. Strain, cool, and bottle. Keep in a cool place.
DOSE: 1 tablespoonful to a wineglassful 3 or 4 times a day. Children,
in proportion to age.
Now that we have learned the use of each individual Herb, let us
proceed to incorporate them into one of the best formulas we know:
FORMULA NO. 45: Antilithiic Compound (Infusion)
6
drams Pichi Tops, cut
4
Gravel Root, cut

10
Hydrangea Root, cut

4
European Golden Rod leaves, cut

4
Bearberry leaves, cut

2
Shave Grass Herb, cut

DIRECTIONS FOR TEA: Mix well and divide into 20 doses, using Herbs
especially cut for tea. Add 1 dose to 3 cups boiling water, cover,
boil slowly 2 or 3 minutes. Allow to cool, strain, take a cupful
morning, noon and night, either before or after meals. If boiling
water is not available, use hot water and let stand one-half hour. It
may be sweetened with rock candy, molasses or honey.
The above formula may be made up in powdered form as follows:
Divide 1 dose into 3 parts, taking morning, noon and night, before
or after meals. May be taken in honey or molasses
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Use a single 0 capsule if put up in capsule form. To be taken with a

large glass of medium hot water.
The Herbs used in this formula are favorably known for their power
gradually to dissolve and remove calcareous deposits from the urinary
tract and other organs of the body, and to relieve inflammation. They
are, therefore, highly recommended in stones and gravel in the
kidneys, bladder and gall bladder.
Our next Lesson will fortify you with information on Herbs and an
herbal compound that is being used daily by the writer with excellent
success. The ingredients have carried on their good work for
thousands of years, and I do not know how we could get along without
them today in the treatment of bronchial congestion, pectoral (chest)
diseases, and respiratory conditions of all kinds. A formula once
used, you will always use.
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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ON LESSON #13
(1) It becomes a violent irritant and induces venous congestion of

the abdominal organs.
(2) Wormwood, common.
(3) 1 oz. Wormwood Herb, cut, to 1 pint distilled water. Dose,
Adults, 1 wine glassful 3 times a day before meals. Children, a
teaspoonful to a wineglassful 3 times a day.
(4) Wormseed, Levant.
(5) A nerve sedative, a tonic to the gastro-intestinal tract for
earache, neuralgic pains, and infantile convulsions.
(6) It is a parasite; not easily starved out.
(1) Who gave the Latin name, Fabiana Imbricata, to the Pichi Herb?
(2) What Herb mentioned in this Lesson acts more specifically upon
the bladder and urinary organs than on the calcareous deposits?
(3) What Herb always makes its appearance in formulas used to
dissolve stone and gravel?
(4) What Herb in this Lesson seems to be most excellent in removing
calculi?
(5) What Herb is mentioned as very useful in case of hemorrhage, as
an astringent?
(6) What Herb gives tone to the urinary organs?
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Lesson #15
Pectoral (chest) ailments are as important as many others, and we
would not be considered of much value to the public if we did not
knew what to do for a case of pneumonia, flu (influenza), common
cold, fevers, etc., brought on by exposure or otherwise. In fact, any
of the chest ailments, common to us all, can be treated by the
herbalist with perfect results, even if he knows the use of but a few
Herbs, so long as he knows the right ones, and this is not hard to
learn.
The Herbal Formula, the study of which we are about to undertake, has
been used for many years, to our own knowledge, with gratifying
results; in fact, it is seldom that you will have reason to add to or
take from this formula. As has been done in the past, we will teach
you the use of each individual Herb, in order that you may knew of
uses to which the same Herb may be put, in the treatment of other
conditions. Also, you will the more appreciate the many virtues of
our botanicals.
To begin with, we need something to stimulate the respiratory organs,
so we select what we, Californians, consider the best of all
botanicals for this purpose, Yerba Santa.
YERBA SANTA: Latin name, Eriodictyon glutinosum (Benth.)
NATURAL ORDER: Eriodictyon Californicum (Hook, and Am.)
PART USED: Leaves.
SYNONYMS: Eriodictyon, Mountain Balm, Bears Weed, Consumptives
Weed, Gum Bush, Holy or Sacred Herb.
HABITAT: California, Northern Mexico.
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MEDICINAL ACTION AND USES: Recommended for bronchial and laryngeal

troubles, and in pulmonary affections; in the treatment of asthma and
hay fever, often used in combination with Grindelia Robusta;
likewise, advised for hemorrhoids and chronic catarrh of the bladder.
It is much used in California as a bitter tonic, and a stimulating
balsamic expectorant, and is a most useful vehicle to disguise the
unpleasant taste of quinine, male fern and hydrastis. In asthma, the
leaves are often smoked. The aromatic syrup is the best vehicle for
quinine.
FORMULA NO. 46: Infusion of Yerba Santa.
1 oz. Yerba Santa Leaves, cut
Boil the water and, while boiling, pour over the leaves.
Cover and steep 10 minutes. Strain, cool, and bottle in a clean
(preferably a boiled) receptacle. Keep in a cool place.
DOSE: A wineglassful 3 times a day before or after meals.
Next, something is needed that will allay irritation and aid
expectoration. For this, we choose Wild Cherry Bark, for the reason
that it is never failing for the above-mentioned purposes.
WILD CHERRY: Latin name, Prunus serotina (Ehrl.).
NATURAL ORDER: Rosaceae.
SYNONYMS: Virginia Prune, Cerasus serotina, Lois.
PART USED: Bark.
HABITAT: North America, especially in the northern and central
states.
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MEDICINAL PROPERTIES AND ACTION: Astringent, tonic, pectoral,

sedative. Used in the treatment of bronchitis of various types.
Is valuable in catarrh, consumption, nervous cough, whooping cough,
and dyspepsia. Useful as a tonic for those convalescing from fevers,
etc.
FORMULA NO. 47: Infusion of Wild Cherry.
2 ozs. Wild Cherry Bark, cut
Put Bark into the cold water and allow to stand 6
boil; simmer 30 minutes; strain and cool. Bottle,
place.
DOSE: 1 wineglassful 3 or 4 times a day.
We now need an Herb that is known to be useful in
pectoral affections and we select Irish Moss, for
is very good.
hours. Bring to a
and keep in a cool
old chronic
this purpose, as it
IRISH MOSS: Latin name, Chondrus crispus (Stackh.).

NATURAL ORDER: Algae.
SYNONYMS: Carrageen, Chondrus, Carrahan.
PART USED: Dried plant.
HABITAT: On all shores of the North Atlantic.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES AND ACTION: Demulcent, pectoral, tonic and
nutritive, when deprived of its bitter principle. Excellent in
chronic pulmonary troubles, catarrh, digestive disturbances,
dysentery, advanced tuberculosis. Ground, it may be mixed with
chocolate or cocoa. It is mentioned as being excellent in kidney
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and bladder affections.

FORMULA NO. 48: Decoction of Irish Moss.
oz. Irish Moss, cut
1 pint distilled water
Put the Irish Moss into the cold water; bring to a boil, and steep
slowly for 15 minutes. Then boil it in 3 pints milk or water 10 or 15
minutes, after which it may be strained and seasoned with licorice,
lemon or cinnamon, and sweetened to taste. It may be taken freely.
DOSE: A teacupful before or after meals.
Children, a wineglassful before or after meals.
In a formula as important as this, we will add a well-known
expectorant, on account of the anticipated mucus which accompanies
most chest disturbances. Cascarilla (Sweetwood) is one of the best.
(Do not use cascara in this formula, as it is not the same Herb, its
action being very different).
CASCARILLA: Latin name, Croton Eleuteria (J. Benn.).
NATURAL ORDER: Euphorbiace.
SYNONYMS: Sweetwood, Sweet Bark, Bahama Cascarilla, Elutheria,
Cascarilla Cortex, Cortex Thuris, Aromatic Quinquina, False
Quinquina.
PART USED: The dried bark.
HABITAT: The Bahama Islands.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES AND USES: Aromatic, bitter tonic, with possibly
narcotic properties. It is used in dyspepsia, intermittent and low
fevers, diarrhoea and dysentery. It is a
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stimulant to mucus membranes, and in chronic bronchitis is used as an

excellent expectorant, while it is valuable in dyspepsia, flatulence,
chronic diarrhoea, nocturnal pollutions, debility and convalescence.
If added to Cinchona, it will arrest vomiting often caused by that
Herb.
FORMULA NO. 49: Infusion of Cascarilla Bark.
1 oz. Cascarilla Bark, cut
Put Bark into the cold water and allow to stand 4 hours; bring to a
boil; simmer for 30 minutes.
Strain and cool. Add molasses or brown sugar, if desired. Keep in a
cool place.
DOSE: A wineglassful 3 times a day, before or after meals. The dose
of the powdered Bark is 20 to 30 grains, in molasses, honey or brown
sugar.
We need an Herb to relieve congestion in the chest and branchial
tubes. A very good botanical for this is Hyssop Herb.
HYSSOP: Latin name, Hyssopus officinalis (Linn.).
NATURAL ORDER: Labiat.
SYNONYMS: There seems to be none. However, it should not be confused
with Hyssop Hedge, which is not the same Herb.
PART USED: Herb.
HABITAT: Native of Southern Europe, not indigenous to Great Britain.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES AND USES: Expectorant, diaphoretic, stimulant,
pectoral, carminative. The healing virtues of the plant are due to a
particular volatile oil which is stimulative,
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carminative and sudorific. It admirably promotes expectoration and,

in chronic catarrh, its diaphoretic and stimulant properties combine
to render it of special value. It is usually given in warm infusion,
taken frequently, and mixed with horehound. Hyssop tea is also a
grateful drink, well adapted to improve the tone of a feeble stomach,
being brewed with the green tops of the Herb, which are sometimes
boiled in soup to be given for asthma. An infusion of the leaves is
used externally for the relief of muscular rheumatism, and also for
bruises and discolored contusions. The green Herb, bruised and
applied, makes cuts heal promptly. The infusion has been used since
time immemorial in pulmonary diseases.
FORMULA NO. 50: Infusion of Hyssop.
1 oz. Hyssop Herb, cut
Let steep on low fire for 10 minutes. Cool, strain, bottle, and keep
in a cool place. Honey or brown sugar will improve the taste.
DOSE: A wineglassful taken frequently. As often as every hour is
perfectly safe.
Children, according to age.
In making up a formula of any kind, we often use more than one Herb
intended for some specific part of the treatment. In this case, we
are adding a second Herb to cover chronic cases. We seldom use more
than two, possibly three. Our next choice will be Elecampane Root,
considered by some herbalists as a
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specific for consumption and pulmonary disorders.

ELECAMPANE: Latin name, Inulin Helenium (Linn.).
NATURAL ORDER: Composit.
SYNONYM: Scabwort, Elf Dock, Wild Sunflower, Horseheal, Velvet Dock,
Aunce (Fr.), Alantwurzel (German), Marchalan (Welsh), Elf-Doc
(Denmark).
PART USED: Root.
HABITAT: England, Central Europe, from Gothland southward and
eastward, in Asia as far as southern Siberia and northwest India,
also in the eastern part of the United States.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES AND ACTION: Diuretic, tonic, diaphoretic,
expectorant, alterative, antiseptic, astringent and gently stimulant.
This Herb has a history, dating as far back as the seventh century,
and mentioned in herbal lore by Pliny and Dioscorides. It is
frequently mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon writings on Medicine, current
in England, prior to the Norman Conquest; it is also the Marchalan
of the Welsh physicians of the thirteenth century and was generally
known during the Middle Ages. Elecampane is the richest source of
Inulin. It was employed by the ancients in certain diseases of women,
also in phthisis, in dropsy and in skin affections. In the treatment
of coughs, asthma, bronchitis and all pulmonary complaints, sore
claim it has no equal. Old chronic diseases of the lungs and chest
respond to its use promptly. Acute catarrhal affections are greatly
relieved by it; also, dyspepsia, when given in small, often-repeated
doses.
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Elecampane is seldom given alone, being preferred in compounds with

medicines of a similar nature. It is peculiarly destructive to the
tubercle bacillus. Dose of the powdered root is to 1 dram, 3 times
a day. It has a peculiar poison-resisting ability, and is efficacious
in snake bites. The powder is best used mixed in molasses, brown
sugar or syrups, or made into candy. The Herb, chewed, is said to
have a tendency to preserve teeth from putrefaction. It heals putrid
sores and cankers, when applied externally, and will cleanse the skin
and face of rash.
FORMULA NO. 51: Decoction of Elecampane
1 oz. Elecampane Root, cut
Put the Root into the water; let stand 2 hours.
Bring to a boil; simmer 30 minutes. Strain and return liquor to the
vessel. Slowly boil down to pint. Add 2 ozs. pure glycerine, or, if
to be used soon; molasses, brown sugar or honey may be used. Allow to
cool; bottle and keep in a cool place.
DOSE: A wine glassful every 4 hours. Children, according to age.
Now, we need an Herb that will relax the system and stimulate the
respiratory center.
ASTHMA WEED (Euphorbia) is our choice. Do not confuse Euphorbia Herb
(which comes from India) with Euphorbium, as Euphorbium is a drastic
purgative. Euphorbia should be purchased under the common name of
Queensland Asthma Weed, as some of the species of this plant are
very dangerous, even to handle. However, properly
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used, it seems to have net with the approval of herbalists in many

parts of the world in the treatment of coughs, bronchial and
pulmonary disorders, but more especially for the prompt relief it
affords in paroxysmal asthma, and subacute and chronic inflammation
of the respiratory tract. Toxic doses have killed snail animals,
however, through failure of respiration. It is considered of great
value in asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysemia.
ASTHMA WEED: Latin name, Euphorbia Pilulifera (Linn.).
NATURAL ORDER: Euphorbiaceae.
SYNONYMS: Euphorbia, Cats hair.
PART USED: Herb. HABITAT: India.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES AND ACTION: Anti-asthmatic, pectoral. A remedy
for coughs, bronchial and pulmonary disorders, to relax the system
and stimulate the respiratory center; as a prompt relief in
paroxysmal asthma.
FORMULA NO. 52: Infusion of Asthma Weed
oz. Asthma Weed, cut
Heat the water and pour over the Herb. Allow to steep for 3 minutes.
Cool and strain.
Bottle, and keep in a cool place.
DOSE: 1 tablespoonful every 4 hours. Children, in proportion to age.
A good aromatic is needed to complete this formula and, since we know
of an Herb which is both an aromatic and an expectorant of value,
naturally, we choose such a botanical, as it fits well
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into this compound.

ANISEED: Latin name, Pimpinella Anisum (Linn.).
NATURAL ORDER: Umbelliferae.
SYNONYM: Anise.
PART USED: The seed.
HABITAT: Native of Egypt, Greece, Crete, and Asia Minor, cultivated
in Central Europe.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES AND ACTION: Aromatic, carminative and pectoral.
Used in cough medicines and lozenges. In hard, dry coughs and
pectoral affections, it enjoys considerable reputation, especially
where expectoration is difficult. In infantile catarrh, aniseed tea
is very helpful. The stimulant and carminative properties of anise
make it useful in flatulency and colic. It diminishes the griping of
purgative medicines, and may be given with perfect safety in
convulsions.
FORMULA NO. 53: Infusion of Aniseed.
4 ozs. Aniseed, cut or bruised
Boil the water and pour over the seed; let steep 2 or 3 minutes.
DOSE: 1 to 4 tablespoonsful as desired.
Children, 1 to 3 teaspoonsful, sweetened with honey, brown sugar or
molasses, given often, especially in catarrhal conditions.
The following combination of Herbs forms a very excellent
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medicine in the treatment of all pulmonary, chest, bronchial and

catarrhal affections:
FORMULA NO. 54:
Yerba Santa Leaves,
cut 2 Drachms
Wild Cherry Bark,
Irish Moss,
Cascarilla Bark,
Hyssop Herb,
Elecampane Root,
Asthma Weed,
Aniseed,
Mix well and divide into 20 doses, using Herbs especially cut for
tea.
Add 1 dose to 3 cups boiling water. Cover and allow to simmer 3 or 4
minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Cool and strain.
Bottle, and keep in a cool place.
DOSE: 1 cupful before or after meals, and at night, upon retiring.
Honey, rock candy, brown sugar or molasses improves the taste.
Our next Lesson will be on the treatment of liver and gall bladder or
jaundice conditions, and will contain an excellent formula for this
purpose.
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Lesson #16
LIVER AND GALL BLADDER TROUBLES confront the doctor as often as any
other disease, and we wish to give you a formula which gets results
on a par with the best of them. We have used it in our practice for
many years, with good success, and see no reason for changing it. As
a powder, put up in capsules, it is easy to take, and does away with
the necessity of preparing the infusion.
First, we need something for congestion of the liver, and select
Fringetree.
FRINGETREE: Latin name, Chionanthus Virginica (Linn.).
NATURAL ORDER: Oleaceae.
SYNONYMS: Old-Mans-Beard, Snowdrop Tree, Poison Ash.
PART USED: Bark of the root.
HABITAT: The United States from Pennsylvania to Tennessee.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES AND USES: Aperient, diuretic. Some authorities
regard it as tonic and slightly narcotic. It is used in typhoid,
intermittent, or bilious fevers and, externally, as a poultice for
inflammation or wounds. Very useful in hepatic complaints, as it
relieves congestion of the liver. In these formulas, we are using the
powdered extract or, if desired, the powdered material. The powdered
extract of Herb is usually from one to three times as potent as the
ordinary powdered Herb.
FORMULA NO. 55: Infusion of Fringetree
1 oz. Fringetree, Bark of Root, cut
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Put the root into the water and allow to stand 2 hours. Bring to a
boil, simmer 30 minutes.
Strain, cool, bottle, and keep in a cool place.
DOSE: A tablespoonful to a wineglassful every 4 hours.
Naturally, with such conditions, we need a stimulant to the liver
action, and a very good Herb to activate the liver is Wahoo.
WAHOO: Latin name, Euonymus atropurpurous, Jacq.
NATURAL ORDER: Celastraceae.
SYNONYMS: Indian arrowwood, Burning Bush, Spindle Tree, Pigwood.
PARTS USED: Root, Bark, Berries.
HABITAT: Southern Europe, Japan, Great Britain, Eastern United
States.
MEDICINAL ACTION AND USES: Tonic, alterative, cholagogue, laxative
and hepatic stimulant. In small doses, it stimulates the appetite and
the flow of gastric juice. In larger doses, it is irritant to the
intestines and is cathartic. It has slight diuretic and expectorant
effects, but its best use is as a purgative in cases of
constipation, in which the liver is disordered, and for which it is
particularly efficacious. It is especially valuable in liver
disorders, which follow or accompany fever. It is mildly aperient in
cases of nausea, at the same time stimulating the liver somewhat
freely, and promoting a free flow of bile. Its action is mild and
non-irritant.
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FORMULA NO. 56: Infusion of Wahoo.

1 oz. Wahoo Root-Bark, cut
Put the root-bark into the water and let stand 2 hours; bring to a
boil, sinner 20 minutes, strain and cool. Bottle and keep in a cool
place. If to be kept long, add 4 ozs. glycerine.
DOSE: A small wineglassful, cold, 2 or 3 times a day.
Of the powdered root, to 1 drachm.
We need some botanical to increase the flow of bile, and Mandrake
(American) Root will do just that, and do it well.
MANDRAKE, AMERICAN: Latin name, Podophyllum peltatum (Linn.).
NATURAL ORDER: Berberidace.
SYNONYMS: May apple, Racoonberry, Wild Lemon, Ducks Foot, Hog Apple.
PARTS USED: Root, resin.
HABITAT: North America and Canada.
MEDICINAL ACTION AND USES: Anti-bilious, cathartic, hydragogue,
purgative. Mandrake is a powerful medicine, exercising an influence
on every part of the system, stimulating the glands to healthy
action. Its most beneficial effect is obtained by the use of small
doses, frequently given, as large ones cause violent evacuations and
debility. In all chronic venereal, scrofulous and dyspeptic
complaints, it is highly valuable, also in dropsy, biliousness and
all liver disorders. The
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preparation of the root is preferred to the resin. In congestion of

the liver, it has no equal; it is employed with the greatest benefit,
and for all hepatic complaints, it is eminently suitable. The
beneficial results can hardly be exaggerated.
FORMULA NO. 57: Infusion of Mandrake, American.
oz. Mandrake Root, cut
Boil the water and, when boiling, pour over the root.
Let simmer 10 minutes. Cool, strain, bottle and keep in a cool place.
(Mandrake should be given when cold at all times). Honey, brown sugar
or molasses may be added to suit the taste.
DOSE: A teaspoonful to a tablespoonful every 3 or 4 hours.
Dose of the powdered root, 5 to 30 grains.
Another Herb to activate the liver will be used, and we select Black
Root, as it acts with certainty and without griping.
BLACK ROOT: Latin name, Leptandra Virginica (Nutt.).
NATURAL ORDER: Scrophulariaceae.
SYNONYMS: Culvers Root, Culvers Physic, Physic Root, Veronica
Virginica, L.
PART USED: Root.
HABITAT: Great Britain, and the eastern part of the United States.
MEDICINAL ACTION AND USES: The fresh root is a violent cathartic, and
may also be emetic. The dried root is smaller and less certain,
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Leptandrin excites the liver gently, and promotes the secretion of

bile without irritating the bowel or purging. As it is also a tonic
for the stomach, it is very useful in diarrhoea, chronic dysentery,
cholera infantum, and torpidity of the liver. The fresh, green root
is risky to use during pregnancy, as it often produces abortion. It
has been stated that the dried root has been employed with success in
leprosy and cachetic diseases, and in combination with cream of
tartar in dropsy. It purifies the blood by removing all morbid
obstructions in a mild and natural manner. It acts especially on the
intestines, and is, therefore, valuable in chronic constipation and
intestinal indigestion; may be advantageously combined with other
medicines.
FORMULA NO. 58: Infusion of Black Root.
oz. Black Root, cut
Boil the water and, while boiling, pour over the root. Cover and
simmer in a hot place for 20 minutes. Cool, strain, bottle and keep
in a cool place.
DOSE: 1 teaspoonful to a tablespoonful 3 or 4 times a day.
Dose of the Powdered Root, 15 to 60 grains.
As Poke Root acts favorably on the glandular system, we will use it
in our formula, as all the glands throughout the system may well be
stepped up in their activity.
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POKE ROOT: Latin name, Phytolacca decandra (Linn.).

NATURAL ORDER: Phytoloccaceae.
SYNONYMS: Pigeon Berry, Garget, Poke Weed, Red-ink Plant, American
Spinach, Skoke, Crowberry, Jalap, Cancer-root, American nightshade,
Pokan or Cokan, Chongras, Virginia Poke, Poke Berry.
PARTS USED: Dried roots, berries.
HABITAT: Indigenous to North America. Common in the Mediterranean
countries.
MEDICINAL ACTION AND USES: Emetic, cathartic, alterative. Poke root
is considered as a valuable remedy in dyspepsia, but is mostly used
in syphilitic and chronic rheumatism. It also finds use in the
treatment of ulcers, ringworm, scabies, granular conjunctivitis and
dysmenorrhoea. The berries are milder in action. An ointment is made
in the proportion of one drachm to one ounce for skin diseases. It
first causes smarting and heat. It should not be used as an emetic on
account of its narcotic effect. It may be used in paralysis of the
bowels. Headaches of many sources are benefitted by it. The poultice
causes rapid suppuration in felons. The extract has been used for
chronic rheumatism and hemorrhoids. Used internally, in cancer of the
breast, it is a valuable plant. The following prescription has been
recommended: Fluid Extract of Phytolacca, 2 ounces, Gentian Root, 1
oz., Dandelion Root, 1 oz., with Simple Syrup to make a pint. Given,
a teaspoonful after each meal. Overdoses are dangerous and often
cause death.
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FORMULA NO. 59: Infusion of Poke Root.

oz. Poke root, cut
Boil the water and, while boiling, pour over the Herb. Let steep 3 or
4 minutes. Cool, strain, bottle, and keep in a cool place.
DOSE: 1 teaspoonful to a tablespoonful 3 times daily, before or after
meals. Children, to 1 teaspoonful, according to age. Then, we
should not overlook a good Herb to increase peristalsis, and one that
will produce copious stools. Spiked Aloe will be found efficacious,
and will fit perfectly into our formula.
ALOES: Latin name, Aloe Perryi (J. G. Baker), Aloe vera (Linn.).
NATURAL ORDER: Liliaceae.
COMMON NAME: Spiked Aloes or Cape Aloes, called also Socotrine Aloes.
PART USED: The leaves.
HABITAT: Aloes are indigenous to East and South Africa, but have been
introduced into the West Indies and the Mediterranean countries.
MEDICINAL ACTION AND USES: Emmenagogue, purgative, anthelmintic, used
in constipation, dyspepsia, menstrual suppressions and piles. It is
generally given in pill form, combined with anodynes and
carminatives, also in liquid form. If given to nursing mothers, it
causes purging in the suckling infant. It acts, particularly,
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on the lower bowel, the sane as Cascara. Aloes is one of the safest
and best warm and stimulating purgatives to persons of sedentary
habits and phlegmatic constitutions. An ordinary small dose takes
from 15 to 18 hours to produce an effect. Too large doses induce
piles. There are several kinds of Aloes, but the most useful are the
Coracoa and Socotrine varieties. The former is somewhat more
powerful.
FORMULA NO. 60: Decoction of Aloes.
oz. Aloe Leaves
Boil the water, pour over the Herb, and steep 15 to 20 minutes. Cool,
strain, bottle, and keep in a cool place.
DOSE: to 1 oz., 3 times a day, hour after meals. Children,
according to age. Brown sugar, honey or molasses make it more
palatable.
To stimulate the nervous system, we know that Quaker Button will do
the trick most satisfactorily.
QUAKER BUTTON: Latin name, Strychnos, Nux Vomica (Linn.).
NATURAL ORDER: Loganiaceae.
SYNONYMS: Nux Vomica, Poison Nut.
PART USED: Dried, ripe seeds.
HABITAT: India, in the Malay Archipelago.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES AND USES: Tonic, bitter, stimulant. Used as a
general tonic, mostly in combination with other remedies, for
neuralgia, dyspepsia, debility, impotence, and in chronic
constipation, as it increases peristalsis. It should be given with
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great care, as over doses are dangerous. The seeds are considered
poisonous, but vary in the amount of strychnine they contain, the
large seeds from Ceylon being the richest. Quaker Button should not
be administered in liquid form combined with bromides, iodides, or
chlorides, as a risk arises from their chemical formation. Therefore,
we prefer to use the drug in its powdered form, the dose being from 1
to 4 grains.
FORMULA NO. 62: Liver and Jaundice Compound.
Fringetree, Powdered Extract,
40
grains
Wahoo Bark,
10
Mandrake Root,
Black Root,
20
Poke Root,
10
Aloe Leaf,
60
Turkey Rhubarb Root,
50
Quaker Button Seeds,
Mix thoroughly, using finely powdered material, and pass through a

small-meshed sieve. Fill into HO capsules, dividing equally.
DOSE: 1 or 2 capsules once or twice a day, according to the laxative
action desired.
This formula is especially useful in biliousness, sluggish or torpid
liver, constipation of long standing, catarrh of the stomach, bowels
and gall bladder. It will be found beneficial in dizziness, sick
headache, nausea and gassy conditions of the stomach and bowels.
Always use fresh, potent Herbs in your formulas, and you will be
rewarded by prompt, beneficial results.
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Yerba Santa Leaves.

Wild Cherry Bark.
Chandrus chrispus.
Cascarilla Bark.
Inulin Helenium.
Euphorbium.
(1) What is the Latin name for Fringetree?

(2) Is the powdered Extract more potent than the ordinary powdered
Herb? What ratio?
(3) What effect has Wahoo Bark upon the liver?
(4) What Herb is very efficacious in stimulating the flow of bile?
(5) What Herb promotes the secretion of bile without irritating or
purging?
(6) Why should Poke Root not be used as an emetic?
(7) What Herb do we prefer to use in its powdered form? Why?
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Lesson #17
Diseases of the kidney and bladder are so prevalent that we must have
a good knowledge of them and of the proper Herbs to combat that
pathological condition, be it what it may. And, right here, let me
tell you that there is no treatment today, nor has there been in the
past, that will surpass our good old botanical formulas for this
work. Our next formulas, therefore, will culminate in a well-known
herbal compound for kidney and bladder ailments. The first in this
compound will be Mountain Cranberry, better known as Bearberry or Uva
Uris, of which I spoke in Lesson #14, page 7. This Herb is very
efficacious in catarrhal conditions of the bladder.
Next, we will use Mountain Mahogany, as it acts as a mild stimulant
and is also astringent.
MOUNTAIN MAHOGANY: Latin name, Betula Lenta.
NATURAL ORDER: Betulace.
COMMON NAMES: Sweet Birch, Mahogany Birch, Cherry Birch, Black Birch.
PART USED: Bark or leaves.
HABITAT: In Europe, from Sicily to Iceland, North Asia, and grown in
the United States under the name of Mahogany Birch or Mountain
Mahogany.
MEDICINAL USES: Bark is aromatic. Oil of wintergreen is distilled
from its inner bark and twigs. The leaves act as a mild stimulant and
astringent, and to expel worms. Is very useful
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in gravel, and female obstructions. It should be taken in warm

infusion. A decoction or syrup made from it makes an excellent tonic
for dysentery.
FORMULA NO. 63: Infusion of Mountain Mahogany
1 oz. Mountain Mahogany bark or leaves, cut
Boil the water, and while hot, pour over the Herb. Steep over
moderate fire 20 minutes.
DOSE: 1 to 2 cupfuls a day. It should be taken medium hot.
Something to soothe and heal the irritated parts next, and nothing
could be better than Couch Grass. In Lesson #9, page 3, we have told
you of the wonderful virtues of Couch Grass in kidney and bladder
affections.
A good urinary antiseptic is now in order, and Buchu Leaves, with
their history of continued relief in kidney and bladder troubles over
a period of several centuries, make them outstanding, where relief
from inflammation is needed promptly.
BUCHU: Latin name, Barosma betulina (Bart. and Wendl).
NATURAL ORDER: Rutaceae.
SYNONYMS: Diosma betulina, Thunb.
PART USED: Leaves (imported from South Africa).
HABITAT: Southwest region of Cape Colony.
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FORMULA NO. 64:

1 oz. Buchu leaves, cut
Boil the water, and pour over the Herb, while boiling.
Let stand 1 hour; strain, bottle, and keep in a cool place.
DOSE: A wineglassful 3 or 4 times a day. Children, in proportion to
age.
A second Herb, to stimulate the action of the urinary tract, and
known to be of inestimable value, is Juniper Berries.
JUNIPER BERRIES: Latin name, Juniperus communis (Linn.).
NATURAL ORDER: Coniferae.
SYNONYMS: Ginepro, Enebro.
PARIS USED: The ripe, carefully dried fruits (berries) or leaves.
HABITAT: Europe, North Africa, North Asia, North America.
MEDICINAL USES AND ACTION: The chief use of Juniper is as an adjuvant
to diuretics in dropsy, depending on heart, liver and kidney disease.
In Europe, chest complaints and leucorrhoea, scrofula, etc., are
treated with Juniper Berries. It is diuretic, stimulant and
carminative.
FORMULA NO. 65: Infusion of Juniper Berries
1 oz. Juniper Berries, cut
Boil the water and, when boiling, pour over the berries; let steep 10
minutes. Cool, strain, bottle, and keep in a cool place.
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DOSE: A wineglassful 3 times a day. Children, a tablespoonful 3 times

a day.
Another reliable diuretic, which is prompt in its effect, is Princes
Pine, better known as Pipsissiwa.
PRINCES PINE: Latin name, Chimaphila umbellata (Nutt.).
NATURAL ORDER: Ericaceae.
SYNONYMS: Pipisssiwa, Ground Holly, Rheumatism Weed, Winter Green.
PART USED: Leaves.
HABITAT: Europe, Asia, Siberia, in all parts of the United States.
MEDICINAL ACTION AND USES: Diaphoretic, astringent, tonic and
alterative, of great use in chronic gonorrhoea, strangury, catarrh of
the bladder, and a good treatment for ascites. It is said to diminish
lithic acid in the urine. For dropsy, it is useful combined with
other medicines. It is a substitute for Uva Ursi and less obnoxious.
Said to be of value in diabetes, but this has not yet been confirmed.
We know it is very efficacious in skin diseases.
FORMULA No. 66: Infusion of Princes Pine
1 oz. Princes Pine leaves
Boil the water and, while boiling, pour over the leaves. Let stand 10
minutes. Cool and strain. Bottle and keep in a cool place.
DOSE: A wineglassful to a teacupful 3 times a day.
Children, a tablespoonful to a wineglassful, according to age.
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A healing and soothing Herb for the mucous membrane is Shave Grass,
and it should be incorporated into this compound. We have already
given you information on Shave Grass, or Horsetail, as it is
sometimes called (also Pewterwort) in its native land.
Now, something to ward off spasms, where there is such a tendency.
The most common of all cur Herbs is used for this, and does its duty
well.
CELERY: Latin name, Apium graveolens (Linn.).
NATURAL ORDER: Umbellifer.
SYNONYMS: Smallage.
PART USED: Seeds.
HABITAT: Levant, South Europe, and cultivated in Great Britain.
MEDICINAL ACTION AND USES: Carminative, stimulant, diuretic, tonic,
nervine, useful in hysteria, promoting restfulness and sleep, and
diffusing through the system a mild, sustaining influence. It is good
combined with Scutellaria for nervous cases with loss of tone. It is
said to be very good in rheumatism, combined with Coca, Damiana,
etc., also Aphrodisiac.
FORMULA NO. 67: Infusion of Celery Seed.
oz. Celery Seed
Boil the water and pour over the seed.
Let stand 10 minutes. Cool, strain and bottle. Keep in a cool place.
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DOSE: 1 tablespoonful to a wine glassful 3 times a day.

FORMULA NO. 68: Kidney and Bladder Herbal Formula.
Mountain Cranberry cut
Mountain Mahogany,
Couch Grass,
Buchu Leaves,
Juniper Berries
Princes Pine,
Shave Grass,
Celery Seed,
8 Drachms
2
Mix well and divide into 20 doses, using either Herbs especially cut
for tea, or in the powdered form.
DIRECTIONS FOR TEA: Add 1 dose to 3 cups boiling water, cover, boil
slowly for 2 or 3 minutes; let it stand for 10 minutes, then strain
and take one third in the morning, noon, and at night, either before
or after meals, If boiling water is not available, use hot water and
allow to stand for hour. It may be sweetened with honey, rock
candy, sugar, etc., to suit taste.
DIRECTIONS FOR POWDER: Divide one dose into 3 parts, taking one
third, morning, noon, and at night, either before or
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after meals. It may be taken in water, or mixed with honey, jelly or

jam.
Whenever a reliable remedy is needed to relieve an inflamed catarrhal
condition of the bladder, with its annoying symptoms of scanty or
painful urination, thick, cloudy urine, spasms in the bladder, or
constant desire to urinate, then this formula can be used to good
advantage. These Herbs stimulate the action of the genito-urinary
tract, relieve irritation, and tend to act as a soothing and healing
agent to the mucous membrane of kidneys and bladder.
In order that you may have a good, full list of other Herbs that are
excellent as diuretics, we are giving a list below. We hope to give
much information on each one before the close of these lessons.
DIURETICS:
Pipsissewa Herb
Princes Pine Herb
Partridge Berry Herb
Gravel Plant Herb
Trailing Arbutus
Mountain Cranberry Leaves
Buchu Leaves
Mountain Mahogany Leaves
Great Celandine Herb
Button Snake Root
Princes Feather Leaves
Horsetail Rush Herb

Meadow Sweet Herb
Golden Rod Herb
Uva Ursi Leaves
Whortleberry Leaves
Lovage Root
Purple Foxglove Leaves
Shave Grass
Couch Grass Root
Queen of Meadow Root
Black Indian Hemp Root
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Cleavers Herb
Pichi Leaves
Broom Tops
Birch Leaves
Corn Silk
Cubeb Berries
Squill Root
Juniper Berries
Parsley Root
Kava Kava Root
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
its
Chionanthus Virginicus.
Yes, from one to three times as strong.
It stimulates the liver freely.
Mandrake.
Blade Boot.
On account of its narcotic effect.
Quaker Button. Because of the Strychnine contained therein, and
chemical action.
(1) What Herb have we mentioned for use in catarrhal conditions of

the bladder?
(2) What Herb has been used for centuries in the treatment of kidney
and bladder troubles?
(3) Are Juniper Berries used in dropsy where the heart, liver and
kidneys are involved?
(4) Do we use Princes Pine in treatment of chronic gonorrhoea, or
strangury?
(5) What Herb have we mentioned as healing and soothing to the mucus
membrane?
(6) What Herb in this Formula is used to create restfulness and
sleep?
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Lesson #18
Since we are coming to the close of these Lessons, I feel it my duty
to work in all the good formulas and information possible, in order
that the doctor may be the better qualified to treat disease
successfully, and prove to the public the virtues of our Herbs or
Botanicals. Certainly, they are so much superior to the present-day
allopathic system of medicine (with its poisons, inorganic chemicals,
pus injections, and continuous nonsensical experimentation) that
there is no comparison. High Blood Pressure will be our next subject,
and you will certainly need a good foundation for the treatment of
this condition, and a couple of A-l Formulas.
RUE: Latin name, Ruta graveolens (Linn.).
NATURAL ORDER: Rutaceae.
SYNONYMS: Garden Rue, Herb-of-Grace, Herbygrass. Do not confuse Rue
Herb with Goats Rue, which is an entirely different Herb.
PART USED: Herb.
HABITAT: Southern Europe.
MEDICINAL ACTION AND USES: Stimulant, anti-spasmodic, emmenagogue,
chiefly used in suppression of the menses, but should not be taken in
large doses, as it is likely to produce inflammation and nerve
derangement. For hysteria, amenorrhoea, etc., will be found valuable.
The Herb, Rue, has a wonderful history, dating back to
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the time of one of our most noted herbalists - Turner - who, in 1562,
mentioned it in his Herbal, and Rue has since become one of the best
known and most widely-grown simples for medicinal and home uses. The
name, Ruta, is from the Greek, Reuo (to set free) because this Herb
is so efficacious in various diseases. It was much used by the
ancients. Hippocrates, especially commended it, and it constituted a
chief ingredient of the famous antidote to poison used by
Mithridates.
It is excellent in epilepsy and vertigo. Pliny considered it
excellent for the preservation of the sight, and it was eaten green
in great quantities, during his time, with excellent results for that
purpose. A mixture of Euphrasia and Rue seems to have been used very
successfully in those days. It is claimed, in folklore on Herbs, that
If a man be anointed with the juice of Rue, the poison of Wolfs
Bane, Mushrooms or toadstools, the biting of serpents, stinging of
scorpions, spiders, bees, hornets and wasps will not hurt him. Rue
water, sprinkled in the house, kills all fleas, says an old book.
Culpepper mentions its use for sciatica, and pains in the joints. RUE
HERB SHOULD NOT BE ADMINISTERED IMMEDIATELY AFTER EATING, BUT BEFORE,
AT LEAST 30 MINUTES. It forms a useful medicine in hysterical
affections, in coughs, croupy affections, colic, and flatulence. Oil
of Rue may be given on sugar or in hot water, the dose being 1 to 5
drops. Rue Herb as used in our compound is for the purpose of
stimulating the nerves.
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FORMULA NO. 69: Infusion of Rue.

1 oz. Rue Herb, cut
Boil the water and, when boiling, pour over the Herb. Let stand 10
Honey, molasses or brown sugar will make it more palatable and assist
to preserve the infusion.
We need a good diuretic and an Herb that will relieve congestion, so
will use European Golden Rod, which we mentioned in Lesson #14, page
5. Refer to it, and check for information.
You will always find the nervous system in a highly-irritated
condition, in high blood pressure, and we select German Valerian Root
to soothe and quiet the nerves.
VALERIAN: Latin name, Valeriana officinalis (Linn.).
NATURAL ORDER: Valerianaceae.
SYNONYMS: Great Wild Valerian, German Valerian, Ail-Heal, Amantilla,
Setwall, English Valerian.
PART USED: Root.
HABITAT: Europe and Northern Asia.
MEDICINAL ACTION AND USES: Anodyne, nervine, anti-spasmodic May be
given in all cases of nervous debility and irritation, also in
hysterical affections. It allays pain and promotes sleep. It is
strongly nervine without any narcotic effects, and enters
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into various herbal and nervine and anti-spasmodic compounds; is

useful in epilepsy, convulsions, etc. Valerian influences the
circulation, slowing the heart and increasing its force, and has been
used in cardiac palpitation. There is a report of epilepsy of long
standing having been completely cured in the year 1592, with Valerian
Root. Culpepper, in 1469, recommends both the root and Herb, and he
praises it highly for its many comforting virtues.
FORMULA NO. 70: Infusion of Valerian.
1 oz. Valerian Root, cut
Bring the water to a boil, and, while boiling, pour over the root.
Let simmer over a very low flame 10 minutes. Cool, strain, add 2 ozs.
Pure glycerine or honey, bottle and keep in a cool place.
DOSE: A wine glassful 3 times a day before meals, and at night,
before retiring.
Now, something to act upon the bowels in a mild manner. We like to
employ Sweetwood for this purpose. We mentioned Sweetwood in Lesson
#7, page 4, to which you may refer.
We need something to cleanse the blood and stimulate the stomach and
bowels. A very fine Herb for this purpose is Black Alder (Dogwood)
better known as Buckthorn (Alder). Be careful not to confuse this
with any of the Herbs which have
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nearly, but not quite, the same names, and are entirely different.
Remember to use both the common and Latin names when ordering your
supplies.
BUCKTHORN (Alder): Latin name, Rhamnus Frangula (Linn.).
NATURAL ORDER: Rhamnaoeae.
SYNONYMS: Black Dogwood, Frangula bark, Black Alder Dogwood.
PART USED: Bark.
HABITAT: Europe and Northern Asia.
MEDICINAL ACTION AND USES: Tonic, laxative, cathartic. Only the one
to two year old plant is used, as the young Herb causes severe
griping.
FORMULA NO. 71: Decoction of Buckthorn (Alder).
1 oz. Buckthorn (Alder) bark, cut
Soak the bark in the water 4 hours; boil down to 1 pint. Cool,
DOSE: 1 tablespoonful 3 times a day.
Children, to 1 teaspoonful 3 times a day, in honey or syrup, to
modify its taste.
To stimulate the digestive functions, we will use Tall Speedwell,
better known as Culvers Root, or Black Root.
SPEEDWELL: Latin name, Leptandra Virginica (Nutt.).
NATURAL ORDER: Scrophulariaceae.
SYNONYMS: Culvers Root, Culvers Physic, Physic Root, Veronica
Virginica, Leptandra-Wurzel, Tall Speedwell.
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PART USED: Root.

MEDICINAL ACTION AND USES: Cathartic, tonic, diaphoretic, antiseptic.
Used for its cathartic effect, as it acts with certainty and without
griping. In fevers, it is valuable as a cathartic, purifying the
blood and removing all morbid obstructions in a mild, natural manner.
It is said to act especially upon the intestines and is, therefore,
valuable in chronic constipation and intestinal indigestion, and may
be advantageously combined with other medicines. It excites the liver
gently and promotes the secretion of bile, without irritating the
bowels or purging. It is a tonic for the stomach, useful in
diarrhoea, chronic dysentery, cholera infantum and torpidity of the
liver. A decoction may be used in intermittent fevers. The green root
should not be used.
FORMULA NO. 72: Infusion of Speedwell.
oz. Tall Speedwell Root, cut
Boil the water and, while boiling, pour over the root. Let simmer 10
DOSE: A tablespoonful to a wineglassful before meals. Children,
according to age.
We will now add a gentle stimulant and tonic, using Linden Flowers
for the purpose.
LINDEN FLOWERS: Latin name, Tilia Europaea (Linn.).
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NATURAL ORDER: Liliaceae.

SYNONYMS: Lime Flowers, Linnflowers, Lime Tree.
PART USED: Flowers or charcoal.
HABITAT: Northern Temperate Zone, especially the British Isles.
MEDICINAL ACTION AND USES: Nervine, stimulant, tonic. Used as a
common domestic remedy for nervous and catarrhal disorders, following
colds; also used for restlessness, indigestion and hysteria. The
Herbs, prepared in a bath and the patient immersed therein, induce
sleep.
FORMULA NO. 73: Infusion of Linden Flowers.
1 oz. Linden Flowers, cut
Boil the water and, while boiling, pour over the flowers. Let simmer
2 or 3 minutes. Cool, strain, bottle, and keep in a cool place.
DOSE: 1 tablespoonful to a wineglassful 3 times a day. Children, 1
teaspoonful to a tablespoonful 3 times a day.
COMPOUND FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
FORMULA NO. 74: Infusion
Rue Herb,
cut 1
drachm
European Golden Rod Leaves
1
German Valerian Root,
Sweetwood Root,
Buckthorn Bark,
Tall Speedwell Root,
Linden Flowers,
tea, or in the powdered form.
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DIRECTIONS FOR TEA:

Add one dose to 3 cups boiling water; cover, boil slowly for 2 or 3
minutes; let it stand for 10 minutes. Then strain and take a cupful
morning, noon and night, either before or after meals. If boiling
water is not available, use hot water, and allow to stand hour. It
may be sweetened with honey, rock candy, sugar, etc., to suit taste.
DIRECTIONS FOR POWDER:
Divide one dose into 3 parts, taking one third, rooming, noon and
night, either before or after meals. It may be taken in water or
mixed with honey, jelly or jam.
In order that you may have another excellent formula for the
treatment of High Blood Pressure, I am adding the following. Each
individual Herb is not given separately as heretofore, but we hope to
mention them in later lessons.
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FORMULA FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
FORMULA NO. 74
Sassafras Baric
Drachms
Valued for its blood-cleansing properties
l
European Golden Rod
l
Relieves congestion, diuretic
Water Shamrock
l
Stimulates the system
Black Rattlesnake Root (Black Cohosh)
l
Relieves nervous tension, reduces arterial action
Pigeonberry (Poke Root)
l
Stimulates glandular action
Indian Senna Fruit
6
Activates the bowels
European Black Alder Bark
15
Cleans and regulates the system
Cassia Bark
l
Stimulates the circulatory system
tea, or in the powdered form.
DIRECTIONS FOR TEA:
Add 1 dose to 3 cups boiling water, cover, boil slowly for 2 or 3
minutes; let it stand 10 minutes; then strain, and take 1 cupful
morning, noon and at night, before or after meals. If boiling water
is not available, use hot water and allow to stand for hour. It may
be sweetened with honey, rock candy, sugar, etc., to suit taste.
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DIRECTIONS FOR POWDER:

Divide 1 dose into 3 parts, taking one third, morning, noon, and at
night, either before or after meals. It may be taken in water, or
mixed with honey, jelly or jam.
These two formulas are also highly valued in Hardening of the
Arteries, Fullness in the Head, Ear and Head noises resulting from
these troubles. If these noises are especially felt at night in bed,
they are generally due to nervous disturbances or anemia, and should
be treated by removing the underlying cause.
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Mountain Mahogany.
Buchu.
Yes.
Yes.
Shavegrass.
Celery Seed.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Why should we never give large doses of Rue Herb?

How does Sweetwood act upon the bowels?
Does Valerian have a narcotic effect?
Can we use the young, green Buckthorn plant to advantage? Why?
Does Speedwell Root act upon the liver? To what extent?
What Herb used in the bath will induce sleep?
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Lesson #19
It would not be proper to close this Course on Herbs without a really
good formula for a general systemic tonic, so we will proceed to give
you one that has stood the test of ages and is so good, there could
be no reason for changing it. Quaker Button (or Nux Vomica) will be
the first Herb. It is used to stimulate the system and incite the
appetite. We have mentioned Quaker Button in Lesson #16, page 8.
Next is something to cleanse the stomach and bowels. What could be
better than Indian Senna?
INDIAN SENNA: Latin name, Cassia acutifolia (Del.).
NATURAL ORDER: Leguminosae.
SYNONYMS: Alexandrian Senna, Cassia angustifolia (Vahl), East Indian
Senna, Tinnevelly Senna.
PARTS USED: Leaves or pods.
HABITAT: Egypt, Nubia, Arabia, Sennar.
MEDICINAL ACTION AND USES: Purgative. Its action being chiefly on the
lower bowel, it is especially suitable in habitual costiveness. It
increases the peristaltic movements of the colon by its local action
upon the intestinal wall. It acts neither as a sedative nor as a
refrigerant, but has a slight stimulating influence. It is not well
received by children, if given alone, as it is likely to cause nausea
and griping pains, but these characteristics can be overcome or
removed by incorporating it with
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something else, and it is then well adapted for children, elderly

persons and delicate women. The coloring matter in Senna is
absorbable and twenty or thirty minutes after ingestion of the Herb,
it appears in the urine, and may be recognized by a red color, on the
addition of ammonia.
Cloves, ginger, cinnamon, or other aromatics are excellent
correctives of the nauseous effects of Senna. A teaspoonful of cream
of tartar to a teacupful of the decoction or infusion of Senna is a
mild and pleasant cathartic, well suited for women if required soon
after delivery. Senna is contraindicated in an inflammatory condition
of the alimentary canal, hemorrhoids, prolapsus, ani, etc. The well
known black draught is a combination of Senna and Gentian, with any
aromatic, as Cardamom or Coriander Seeds or the rind of Seville
Oranges. Senna Pods, or the dried, ripe fruit, are milder in their
effects than the leaves, as the griping is largely due to the resin,
and the pods contain none. From 6 to 12 of the whole pods, for an
adult, and 3 to 6 for the very young, infused in a wineglass of cold
water, acts mildly but thoroughly upon the whole intestine. In using
either the leaves or pods, the infusion is much more palatable given
cold than in the hot liquid, using either ginger or coriander to
modify the taste and effect. Syrup of Senna is prepared by mixing 8
fluid ounces of Senna with 2 drachms of Oil of Coriander, and
sufficient syrup to make 33 fluid ounces. Dose, 1 to 4 drachms.
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FORMULA NO. 75: Infusion of Senna

2 ozs. Senna leaves or pods, cut
1 drachm Ginger, sliced or cut l pint distilled water
Place the Senna and Ginger in the boiling water; let stand 1 hour.
Strain through muslin, and bottle. Keep in a cool place.
DOSE: 1 wineglassful, as desired.
Dose of Powdered Senna Leaves: 1 drachm.
To aid in the digestion and assimilation of food, we find Bitter
Orange Peel in great demand.
ORANGE, BITTER: Latin name, Citrus vulgaris (Risso.).
NATURAL ORDER: Rutace.
SYNONYMS: Seville Orange, Bigarde Orange, Naranja, Loisel.
PART USED: The rind.
HABITAT: India, China, cultivated in Spain, Madeira, etc.; also, in
the United States, for its medicinal oils.
MEDICINAL ACTION AND USES: The oil is chiefly used as a flavoring
agent, but is of value in chronic bronchitis. It is non-irritating to
the kidneys and pleasant to take. It is often used as a mild nerve
stimulant. As a tonic, the bitter Orange Peel is preferred to the
sweet. It is tonic, stomachic and carminative. May be used with most
forms of medication, especially in infusions, decoctions, syrups and
tinctures, as a flavoring agent.
FORMULA NO. 76: Infusion of Bitter Orange Peel.
1 oz. Bitter Orange Peel, cut
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Boil the water and pour over the Orange Peel. Let stand until cool.
Strain and bottle. Use graniteware utensils always, and keep covered
well to preserve the oil and medicinal contents.
DOSE: 4 to 8 drachms as desired.
Next, something to invigorate the nervous system, and also aid
digestion. Cinchona Bark is useful for this purpose, and much used,
especially since it has many other tonic effects.
CINCHONA BARK: Latin name, Cinchona Calisaya (Wedd.).
NATURAL ORDER: Rubiaceae.
SYNONYMS: Peruvian Bark, Red Bark, Jesuits Powder.
PARTS USED: Bark Dried from stem and branches.
HABITAT: South America, but cultivated in India, Java, Ceylon, etc.
MEDICINAL ACTION AND USES: Febrifuge, tonic, astringent, valuable for
influenza, neuralgia, and debility, but large and too frequent doses
must be avoided, as they produce headache, giddiness and deafness.
The liquid extract is used as a cure for drunkenness. The powdered
bark is often used in tooth powders, owing to its astringency. It is
not used internally, however. It causes a sensation of warmth but it
also causes intestinal irritation. Cinchona, in the decoction, is a
valuable gargle and a throat astringent. It is used in all febrile
and typhoid conditions and in remittent and intermittent fevers. Used
in jaundice, dropsy and nervous disorders; also as a tonic in
menstrual affections.
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FORMULA NO. 77: Infusion of Cinchona Bark.

oz. Cinchona Bark, cut
1 qt. distilled water
Macerate the bark in the water 24 hours. Strain and keep in a cool
place.
DOSE: to 1 drachm before meals, if appetite is poor; otherwise,
after meals. Cinchona is usually given with other medication.
A splendid digestant, useful in debility and exhaustion, is Gentian
Root.
GENTIAN: Latin name, Gentiana lutea (Linn.).
NATURAL ORDER: Gentianaceae.
SYNONYMS: Yellow Gentian.
PART USED: Root.
HABITAT: Central and Southern Europe, Spain, Portugal, the Pyrenees,
Sardinia and Corsica.
MEDICINAL ACTION AND USES: Gentian is one of our most useful bitter,
vegetable tonics. It is especially useful in states of exhaustion
from chronic disease, and in all cases of general debility, weakness
of the digestive organs, and want of appetite. It is one of the best
strengtheners of the human system, and is an excellent tonic to
combine with a purgative to prevent its debilitating effects. Many
dyspeptic complaints are more effectually relieved by Gentian bitters
than by Peruvian Bark. It is
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of extreme value in jaundice, and is prescribed extensively. It is

febrifuge, emmenagogue, anthelmintic and antiseptic, and is used in
hysteria and female weakness. Orange Peel always makes Gentian more
palatable and is used as a rule. Gentian and Sweet Flag or Calamus
are used a great deal as the principal part in tonics.
FORMULA NO. 78: Infusion of Gentian.
oz. Gentian Root, cut
Macerate the bark in the water 24 hours. Bring to a boil, cool,
strain, bottle and keep in a cool place. DOSE: to 1 ounce before
meals.
We need something to tone up the circulatory system, and select
Cassia Bark.
CASSIA: Latin name, Cinnamomum cassia (Blume). NATURAL ORDER:
Lauraceae.
SYNONYMS: Chinese cinnamon, Cassia lignea, Cassia Bark, Canton
Cassia.
PARTS USED: Bark (cultivated in China).
HABITAT: China, cultivated in Brazil, India, Jamaica, Mexico and
South America.
MEDICINAL ACTION AND USES: Carminative, astringent, stimulant,
antiseptic, usually combined with other medicines. It stops vomiting,
relieves flatulence and, given with chalk and astringents
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is useful for diarrhoea and hemorrhage of the womb. It is said to be

capable of decreasing the secretion of milk.
FORMULA NO. 79: Infusion of Cassia.
oz. Cassia Root, cut
Boil the water and pour over the root; let steep 10 minutes. Cool,
Honey or brown sugar will improve the taste.
DOSE: to 1 wineglassful before meals.
Children, according to age. The dose of the powder is 10 to 20
grains, for adults.
To relieve gas, we will use Coriander Seeds (fruit).
CORIANDER: Latin name, Coriandrum sativum (Linn.).
NATURAL ORDER: Umbelliferae.
PART USED: Fruit and fresh leaves.
HABITAT: Southern Europe, and occasionally grown in Great Britain.
MEDICINAL ACTION AND USES: Stimulant, aromatic and carminative.
Useful in windy colic, especially in children.
FORMULA NO. 80: Infusion of Coriander Seed.
oz. Coriander Seeds, cut.
Place the seeds in the water and let soak 8 or 10 hours. Bring to a
boil in a covered pot. Let cool and strain.
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Lesson #19
Page 8
Add honey or brown sugar to suit taste. Bottle and keep in a cool
place. If to be kept for some time, add 2 ozs. pure glycerine.
Mother of doves excites languid digestion and acts as an aromatic
stimulant; quite necessary in a tonic. While it is commonly thought
of as a household article, in the kitchen, still it has many other
virtues even greater than as a domestic condiment. Its medicinal
properties have been known since time immemorial.
CLOVES: Latin name, Eugenia caryophyllata (Thumb).
NATURAL ORDER: Myrtaceae.
SYNONYMS: Eugenia Aromatica.
PART USED: Undeveloped flowers.
HABITAT: Molucca Islands, Southern Philippines.
MEDICINAL ACTION AND USES: Stimulant, aromatic, carminative.
It is the most stimulating and carminative of all aromatics. Given in
powder or infusion for nausea, emesis, flatulence, languid digestion
and dyspepsia, and used chiefly to assist the action of other
medicines. The medicinal properties reside in the volatile oil. The
oil must be kept in dark bottles in a cool place. It is a strong
germicide, a powerful antiseptic, a feeble local anesthetic applied
to decayed teeth and it has been used as a stimulating expectorant in
phthisis and bronchial troubles.
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Page 9
The infusion of clove water is a good vehicle for alkalis and

aromatics.
FORMULA NO. 81: Infusion of Cloves.
1 dram Cloves, whole or cut
Boil the water, pour over the Cloves and steep for 20 minutes over a
very low flame, in a closed container.
(This may be repeated a second time with the residue from the first
infusion).
DOSE: to 1 oz. 3 times a day. Children, according to age. Dose of
the Oil of Cloves: 1 to 5 drops, and of the Fluid Extract, 5 to 30
drops.
Oil of Orange will be used to improve the taste of the complete
formula; also brown sugar or honey.
The completed compound follows:
FORMULA NO. 82: Herbal Tonic Compound
drachms Quaker Button (Nux Vomica)

16
Indian Senna
2
Bitter Orange Peel

3
Cinchona Bark
4
Gentian Root
1
Cassia Bark
1
Corriander seed
Mother Cloves
1 drop
Oil of Orange
4 ozs.
Brown sugar or honey
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Page 10
Place the Herbs in one quart of water and let stand for 2 days. Bring
to a boil but do not boil. Strain and add the 4 ozs. sugar or honey
and, before it is cool, the oil of Orange. Bottle and keep in a cool
place.
DOSE: 1 tablespoonful 3 times a day. If appetite is poor, take before
meals, otherwise, after meals. This same formula can be made by using
1 quart of medicinal Muscatel Wine instead of water, in making the
infusion. The dose is the same.
Whenever a good blood and body builder is required, this formula can
be highly recommended. It builds and tones up the system, imparts
strength and vitality to the weakened organs, and enriches the blood.
Excellent in general weakness, run-down condition and exhaustion of
the body and nervous system, and also very valuable in low blood
pressure, poor circulation and anemia.
We wish to throw in something extra with this Lesson, so we will give
you an old fashioned Indian Tonic or Health Tea formula. This is
really excellent, and your patients will thank you for it, as it is
an all around help to young and old, whether in good health or ill.
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Lesson #19
Page 11
FORMULA NO. 83: Indian Health Tea

Parts
Parts
1.5 Prickly Ash Bark
3
Juniper Berries
4
Borage Flowers
5
Doggrass Root
3
Wild Cherry Bark
2
Bitter Orange Peel
4
Hungarian Chamomiles 4
Sweet Orange Peel
3
Cinchona Bark
3
Sassafras Bark
2
Black Cohosh Root
3
Mexican Sarsaparilla Root
3
Celery Seed
3
Buchu Leaves
3
Caraway Seed
5
T. V. Senna
3
Coriander Seed
1.5 Cascara Sagrada
3
Fennel Seed
2
Horsemint Herb
You have now learned to make your own infusions, and the usual doses,
so you can go ahead with this formula. It has been made up so that,
should you leave out one or more of the ingredients, its beneficial
effects would not be materially affected.
This Tea may be drunk as any beverage, with no ill effects
whatsoever.
Since the next will be your last Lesson of this series, we believe it
will be timely to give you a sort of Materia Medica Index, which you
will find very helpful in selecting Herbs for future formulas or
compounds.
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(1) It is likely to produce inflammation and nerve derangement.

(2) In a mild manner.
(3) No.
(4) No. Not under 1 or 2 years old, because of its griping effect.
(5) Yes, it excites the liver gently and promotes the secretion of
bile without irritating the bowels.
(6) Linden Flowers.
(1) The chief action of Senna is confined to what part of the
alimentary canal?
(2) What Orange Peel is most valuable as an aid to digestion and
assimilation?
(3) Why do we not use large doses of Cinchona Bark?
(4) What is a splendid digestant, useful in debility and exhaustion?
(5) What other name has Cassia Bark?
(6) Clove Water is a good vehicle for what?
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Lesson #20
We promised, at the close of Lesson #19, to give you as full and
complete a list of Herbs as possible, in the form of a Materia Medica
Index. The following is as complete a list as we have space for in
this lesson, but which we feel will be appreciated by the busy doctor
in selecting the proper Botanicals for his patients comfort and
relief:
MATERIA MEDICA INDEX
ALTERATIVE: A medicine that alters the process of nutrition and
excretion, restoring normal body functions.
Yarrow Herb
Crimson Clover
Golden Seal Root
Queens Root
Burdock Root
Sassafras Bark
Black Alder Bark
Bittersweet Herb
Barberry Root
Virginia Poke Root
Yellow Dock Root
Spikenard Root
Prickly Ash Bark
Cinchona Bark
Buckbean Leaves
Black Cohosh Root
Sarsaparilla Root
Oregon Grape Root
Wahoo Bark
Fringe Tree Bark
ANTHELMINTICS or VERMIFUGES: Medicines expelling intestinal worms.

Tansy Herb
Kousso Flowers
Male Fern Root
Pomegranate Bark
Kamala
Wormwood Herb
Pink Root
Pumpkin Seeds
Bears Paw Root
Mandrake Root
American Wormseed
Jerusalem Oak Flowers
Levant Wormseed
ANTILITHICS: Medicines preventing the formation of gravel and stones.

Golden Rod Herb
Uva Ursi Leaves
Pichi Tops
Seven Barks Root
Gravel Plant Herb

Buchu Leaves
Hydrangea Root
Wild Violet Leaves
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Mountain Cranberry
Leaves
Pareira Brava Root
Lesson #20
Page 2
ANTIPERIODIC: A medicine preventing the recurrence of periodic

disturbances and irregularities.
Motherwort Herb
Vervain Herb
Rue Herb
Roman Chamomile
Figwort Herb
Squaw Vine Herb
Pennyroyal Herb
Rosemary Leaves
Life Root Herb
Blue Scullcap Herb
Tansy Herb
Birth Root
Blue Cohosh Root
Papoose Root
Cramp Bark
Squaw Bush Root
Colic Root
White Poplar Bark
Blazing Star Root
Black Willow Bark
Cassia Bark
ANTI-RHEUMATICS: Medicines correcting and relieving rheumatism.

Rheumatism Weed Herb
Black Cohosh Root
Yellow Dock Root
Oregon Grape Root
Black Willow Bark
Toothache Bark
Colchicum Seed
Bittersweet Twigs
Kava Kava Root
Virginia Poke Root
Virginia Snake Root
Prickly Ash Bark
Guajac Wood
Twin Leaf Root

Bitter Root
Culvers Root
Rheumatism
Black Alder Bark
Guajac Gum
ANTISEPTICS: Agents preventing or counteracting decay, or the

formation of pus.
Canada Fleabane
Amaranth Leaves
Blood Root
Water Avens Root
Oak Bark (red & white)
Witchhazel Herb
Wild Sage Leaves
Cranesbill Root
Tormentill Root
Black Willow Bark
Blood Staunch Herb

Rhatany Root
Marsh Rosemary Root
Alum Root
Black Alder Bark
ANTI-SPASMODIC: Counteracting or preventing spasms.

Lobelia Herb
Mistletoe Herb
Parnassia Herb
Female Regulator
Mullein Leaves
Wild Yam Root
Mugwort Herb
Squaw Mint Herb
Motherwort Herb
Watermint Herb
Linden Flowers
Peony Root
Scull Cap Herb
Rue Herb
Herb Ephedra Herb
Rosemary Leaves
Chamomile Flowers
Beth Root
German Valerian
Ladies Slipper Root
Squaw Root
Cassia Bark
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Black Hawk Bark

Horsenettle Berries
Squaw Bush Root
Dragon Turnip Root
Cramp Bark
Trembling Poplar
Bark
Black Cohosh Root
Nerve Root
Pomegranate Bark
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Page 3
ASTRINGENTS: Agents producing contraction of organic tissues, or the

arrest of a discharge.
Ladies Mantle Herb
Wintergreen Herb
Blood Staunch Herb
Pilewort Leaves
Rhatany Root
Mouth Root
Alum Root
Catarrh Root
Kino Gum
Shepherds Purse Herb

Witchhazel Herb
Amaranth Leaves
Cransebill Root
Blackberry Root
Hydrangea Root
Seven Barks Root
Tag Alder Bark
Pomegranate Bark
Catechu Gum
Canada Fleabane Herb

Silver Weed Herb
Wild Sage Leaves
Water Avens Root
Marsh Rosemary Root
Tormentill Root
African Ginger Root
Black Bark
Black Willow Bark
Nutgall
CARMINATIVES: Expelling gas from Stomach and Bowels.

Catnip Herb
Melissa Herb
Lemon Balm Herb
Angelica Root
Lovage Root
Angelica Seed
Anise Seed
Thyme Herb
Peppermint Herb
German Chamomile
Flowers
Parsley Root
Canada Snake Root
Coriander Seed
Cumin Seed
Watermint Herb
Yerba Buena Herb
Sweet Flag Root
Calamus Root
Fennel Seed
Cardamom Seed
Caraway Seed
CATHARTICS: Medicines producing evacuations from the bowels.

Balmony Herb
Senna Leaves
Rhubarb Root
Butternut Bark
Pansy Herb
Leptandra Root
Colvers Root
Buckthorn Bark
Wild Violet Herb

Mandrake Root
Cascara Bark
Barberry Bark
CHOLAGOGUES: Medicines promoting and increasing the flow of bile.

Tetterwort Herb
Mandrake Root
Wahoo Bark
Culvers Root
Gamboge Gum
Hedge Hyssop Herb
Colocynth Apple
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Jalap Root
Physic Root
Aloe Gum
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Page 4
COLORING AGENTS: Drugs used in coloring and dyeing.

Henna Leaves
(red-brown)
Black Malva Flowers
(wine-red)
Walnut Hulls (brown)
Turmeric Root (yellow)
Red Saunders Wood (red)
Sage Leaves (brown)

American Saffrom
Flowers (red)
Alkanet Root (red)
Bloodroot Root (red)
Cudbear (purple)
Indigo Leaves (blue)

Spanish Saffrom
(yellow)
Madder Root (red)
Logwood Chips (blue)
DEMULCENTS: Mucilaginous substances that act soothing and relieve

inflammation.
Mallow Leaves
Cheeseplant Leaves
Licorice Root
Slippery Elm Bark
Fenugreek
Plantain Leaves
Mullein Leaves
Comfrey Root
Flax Seed
Coltsfoot Leaves
Marshmallow Root
Althaea Root
Psyll Seed
DEPURATIVES: Removing impurities, cleaning the blood.

Meadow Sweet Herb
Bittersweet Herb
Figwort Herb
Heartease Herb
Pansy Herb
Wild Violet Leaves
Dulse Leaves
Red Clover Flowers
Yellow Dock Root
Queens Root
Kava Kava Root
Sassafras Bark
Elder Flowers
Burdock Root
Sarsaparilla Root
Dandelion Root
Physic Root
European Black
Alder Bark
Linden Flowers
Virginia Poke Root
Marsh Rosemary Root
Oregon Grape Root
Buckthorn Bark
Indian Senna Fruit
DIAPHORETICS: Medicines producing perspiration.

Boneset Herb
Vervain Herb
Watermint Herb
Peppermint Leaves
Black Birch Leaves
Chamomile Flowers
Horehound Herb
Squaw Mint Herb
Pennyroyal Herb
Lemon Balm Leaves
Linden Flowers
Virginia Snake Root
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Melissa Herb
Thoroughwort Herb
Yarrow Herb
Jaborandi Leaves
Elder Flowers
Pleurisy Root
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Page 5
DIURETICS: Medicines increasing the secretion and flow of urine.

Pipsissewa Herb
Trailing Arbutus
Gravel Plant Herb
Pichi Leaves
Buchu Leaves
Mountain Mahogany
Leaves
Kava Kava Root
Button Snake Root
Lovage Root
Cubeb Berries
Horsetail Rush Herb

Cleavers Herb
Meadow Sweet Herb
Princes Pine Herb
Golden Rod Herb
Broom Tops
Uva Ursi Leaves
Birch Leaves
Whortleberry Leaves
Mountain Cranberry
Purple Foxglove Leaves
Leaves
Squill Root
Princes Feather
Couch Grass Root
Leaves
Queen of Meadow Root Parsley Root
Corn Silk
Black Indian Hemp
Great Celandine Herb Root
Shave Grass Herb
Juniper Berries
EMETICS: Medicines that cause vomiting.

Lobelia Herb
Ipecacuanha Root
Mustard Seed
EMMENAGOUGES: Medicines promoting and stimulating menstruation.

Life Root
Double Tansy Herb
Mistletoe Herb
Blue Cohosh Root
Pennyroyal Herb
Black Root
Savin Leaves
Blood Root
Rue Herb
Cotton Root
Aloe Gum
EXPECTORANTS: Promoting mucous secretion from the air passages.

Lobelia Herb
Pansy Herb
Yerba Santa Leaves
Mountain Balm Leaves
Calif. Gum Plant
Irish Moss
Elder Flowers
Senega Root
Squill Root
Marshmallow Root
Murillo Bark
Anise Seed
Horehound Herb
Asthma Weed Herb
Coltsfoot Leaves
Marshmallow Leaves
Wild Chestnut Leaves
Iceland Moss Leaves
Pleurisy Root
Elecampane Root
Comfrey Root
Sea Onion Root
Flax Seed
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Lungwort Herb
Wild Thyme Herb
Mullein Leaves
Wild Sage Leaves
Coughwort Leaves
Pearl Moss Leaves
Ipecacuanha Root
Sweetwood Root
Pimpinella Root
Wild Cherry Bark
Sweet Fennel Seed
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Page 6
FEBRIFUGE: An agent that reduces fever.

Wormwood Herb
Feverwort Herb
Virginia Snake Root
Friars Cap Root
Dogwood Bark
Buckthorn Bark
Centaury Herb
Yerba Buena Herb
Water Avens Root
Speedwell Root
European Black
Alder Bark
Boneset Herb
Aconite Root
Blood Root
Cinchona Bark
Quassia Bark
HEPATICS: Promoting action of the liver.

Liverwort Herb
Indian Apple Root
Rhubarb Root
Barberry Bark
Wild Yam Root

Culvers Root
Mandrake Root
Wahoo Bark
Dandelion Root
Virginia Poke Root
Fall Speedwell Root
Spiked Aloe Gum
LAXATIVES: Medicines producing gentle action of the bowels.

Pansy Herb
Turtle Bloom Leaves
California Barberry
Root
Chinese Rhubarb Root
Virginia Poke Root
Wahoo Bark
May Apple Root Cascara Bark

Indian Senna Fruit
Balmony Leaves
Senna Leaves
Culvers Root
Buckthorn Bark
Dandelion Root
Blackthorn Flowers
Oregon Grape Root
Mandrake Root
Sacred Bark
Alder Bark (Europ. Black)
NEPHRITICS: An agent useful in kidney complaints.

Trailing arbutus
Buchu Leaves
Black Birch Leaves
Cough Grass Root
Whortleberry Leaves
Broom Tops
Queen of Meadow Root
Uva Ursi Leaves

Gravel Plant Leaves
Button Snake Root
Juniper Berries
NERVINES: Medicines that act calming and soothing on the nervous

system.
Rue Herb
Lemon Balm Herb
Ladies Slipper Root
Valerian Root
Wild Celery Seed
Scull Cap Herb

Hops
Musk Root
Nerve Root
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Dittany Herb
Cramp Bark
Rosemary Leaves
Peony Root
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Page 7
PURGATIVES: Medicines producing watery evacuations.

Senna Leaves
May Apple Root
Buckthorn Bark
Aloe Gum
Rhubarb Root
Jalap Root
Mandrake Root.
Cascara Bark
Colocynth Apple
Gamboge Gum
Scammony Gum
Black Indian Hemp Root
SEDATIVES: An agent allaying irritability.

Bugleweed Herb
Foxglove Leaves
Red Puccoon Root
Crawley Root
Fever Root
Wild Cherry Bark
Red Root Bark
Colchicum
Sweet Fern Leaves

Jimson Weed Leaves
Aconite Root
Muira Puama Root
Water Avens Root
Yohimbe Bark
New Jersey Tea Bark
Valerian Root
Stramonium Leaves
Wild Lettuce Leaves
Blood Root
Ice Plant Root
Chocolate Root
Jamaica Dogwood
Bark
Meadow Saffron
Seed
STIMULANTS: Medicines increasing functional activity.

Dwarf Nettle Herb
Damiana Leaves
Gentian Root
Sarsaparilla Root
Valerian Root
Unicorn Root
Sassafras Bark
Cassia Bark
Strawberry Leaves
Linden Flowers
Yellow Dock Root
Queens Root
Jamaica Ginger Root
Wild Cherry Bark
Prickly Ash Bark
Rosemary Leaves
Ginseng Root
Blood Root
Dandelion Root
Muira Puama Root
Wafer Ash Bark
Yohimbe Bark
VULNERARY: An agent favoring the healing of wounds and cuts.

Sweet Clover Herb
Plantain Leaves
Rosemary Leaves
Marigold Flowers
Alum Root
Figwort Herb
Wild Sage Leaves
Arnica Flowers
Virginia Poke Root
Tormentill Root
Balm of Gilead Buds
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Witchhazel Leaves
Mullein Leaves
Calendula Flowers
Marsh Rosemary
Root
Cranesbill Root
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Lower Bowel.
Bitter Orange Peel.
It produces headache, giddiness, etc., in large doses.
Gentian Root.
Chinese Cinnamon, Cassia. Lignea, Canton Cassia.
Alkalies and Aromatics.
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HERBAL INDEX
Herb
Lesson
Aloes
Aniseed
Asparagus
Asthma Weed
Barberry
Bearberry
Black Root
Blue Vervain
Boneset
Buchu
Buckthorn (alder)
Bugleweed
Burdock
Cascarilla
Cassia
Celery
Chamomile
Cinchona Bark
Cloves
Comfrey Root
Coriander
Couch Grass
Damiana
Elecampane
Fringetree
Garlic
Gentian
Golden Rod
Gravel Root
Hawthorn
Hydrangea
Hyssop
Indian Senna
Irish Moss
Juniper Berries
Ladies Slipper
Licorice Root
Lily-of-the-Valley
Linden Flowers
Mandrake Root
Mountain Mahogany
Orange (Bitter)
Oregon Grape
Parsley
Pichi Tops
Princess Pine
Quaker Button
Red Clover
Roman Motherwort
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Soil and Health Library

Edward E. Shook, D.C., N.D.

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Low Blood Pressure

Chronic Bladder catarrh

Jaundice & liver

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material to build bone, ligaments and teeth. Another family of Herbs

into a pitcher (enamel or glass). Before taking, the patient should

as directed in this lesson, more than 90 percent will quickly

What is the difference between organic and inorganic remedies?

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HYPNOTICS: Herbs which cause sleep.

ELDER FLOWERS: Alterative, laxative and diaphoretic, but they are

the principles of Herbs and preparing them correctly. Success in

(1) Organic remedies are living and can be assimilated by the

ELEMENTARY COURSE IN HERBOLOGY

1 ounce burdock root (cut)

of plants all grow abundantly in soil where there is iron, and,

of the best iron tonics to be obtained, but should not be taken

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DOSE: 1 wineglassful to teacupful 3 or 4 times a day, between

USES: Tuberculosis, coughs, bronchitis, asthma, catarrhal pneumonia,

What family of plants supply calcium to the body?

ELEMENTARY COURSE IN HERBOLOGY

For nervous and excitable women of a more or less neurotic

plant was brought to my attention by an accidental knowledge of the

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purchased dry and ready for use from Herb companies.

DOSE: 1 tablespoonful in a wineglassful of water 3 or 4 times a day.

and gently laxative. It acts also as a diuretic, when there is kidney

limbs. It is one of the safest and most effective female regulators

would make a good combination, one to astringe and strengthen the

A brain and nerve food and stimulant.

(1) Which of the phosphates is usually found in nervine Herbs?

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skin, and is quite harmless.

continue stirring until dissolved. Simmer slowly until reduced to 1

(1) What American Herb is the best remedy for influenza?

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taken regularly for several months, in order to produce permanent

modified in its action by adding some warming and stimulating Herb,

jaundice and restoring the liver to its proper function.

A study of the following Herbs and their careful administration will

Era, and modern investigation has shown it to be of great valve in

give as hot as can be taken in teacupful closes until the patient

Which bark was considered sacred by the North American Indians?

Answers will be given in lesson #9.

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lymph, as it passes, to reconstruct, according to their needs of

FORMULA NO. 23: Strong decoction of couch grass.

opiate, such as paregoric (which is a tincture or syrup of opium),

Is catarrh a local complaint?

Answers will be given next week.

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are inspired in twenty-four hours. But how does this enormous

leaves, watercress, etc., but our principle source of organic iron

HABITAT: It is a native of Europe but naturalized in America, growing

or more of the oil of garlic should be taken internally. Infection is

(1) No. It manifests in several parts of the system.

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the best remedies for various heart troubles.

tablespoonful in cold water, 3 times a day. For heart troubles, a

desperate cases, all report similar results.